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Larkin Community Hospital

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At a glance

Larkin Community Hospital carries a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.600Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1272Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.152Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.340Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2228Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.235Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures6Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.167Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures6Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.054Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.049Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit4.845Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days16361Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.018Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.982Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.009Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.914Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days16361Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases5.395Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.185Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national146
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients9.4Same as national30
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.7Same as national57
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.37Same as national1706
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national1919
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national1927
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.25Same as national143
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national57
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.92Same as national63
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.35Same as national125
Postoperative sepsis rate5.16Same as national52
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national147
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.91Same as national—

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients90.6Not available40
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients93.9Not available68
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)17.7Worse than national321
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)—Not available—
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20Same as national40
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.4Same as national68

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating—27
Doctor communication - star rating—27
Communication about medicines - star rating—27
Discharge information - star rating—27
Cleanliness - star rating—27
Quietness - star rating—27
Overall hospital rating - star rating—27
Recommend hospital - star rating—27
Summary star rating—27

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow—
Global Malnutrition Composite Score——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events0138
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination321466
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better1551464
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better1481066
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better232253
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better133183
Left before being seen06252
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10055
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing7443
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock99109
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle10025
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10013
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle99112
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle10065
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis661474
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis83259

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)——
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)—

Frequently asked questions

How is Larkin Community Hospital rated?
Larkin Community Hospital has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Larkin Community Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Larkin Community Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Larkin Community Hospital located?
Larkin Community Hospital is located at 7031 Sw 62nd Ave, South Miami, FL 33143.
What type of hospital is Larkin Community Hospital?
Larkin Community Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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