Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority
Lee Memorial Hospital
- 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- (239) 343-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Lee Memorial Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 2 measures and trails on 0.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.208 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.849 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 14154 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 17.887 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.447 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.254 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8964 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 11.798 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.766 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.533 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 256 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 7.548 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 11 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.457 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 69 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.670 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.249 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.278 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 200085 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 9.764 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.615 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.107 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.309 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 155382 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 74.150 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 14 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.189 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.3 | Same as national | 333 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3 | Better than national | 4351 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.8 | Same as national | 570 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.8 | Same as national | 307 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.6 | Same as national | 336 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.2 | Same as national | 1179 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.7 | Better than national | 939 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 219 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.53 | Same as national | 13559 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 151.42 | Same as national | 194 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 14748 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.33 | Same as national | 15863 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.39 | Same as national | 3890 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.47 | Same as national | 2117 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.06 | Same as national | 2043 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.98 | Same as national | 3987 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.17 | Same as national | 1544 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.45 | Same as national | 692 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.16 | Same as national | 2701 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.94 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -1.8 | Not available | 679 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 10.3 | Not available | 1342 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 5.3 | Not available | 967 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.1 | Better than national | 6967 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.6 | Same as national | 2519 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.4 | Same as national | 341 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.3 | Same as national | 341 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Better than national | 1556 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.4 | Same as national | 679 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.8 | Same as national | 306 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as national | 367 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.3 | Same as national | 1342 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.5 | Same as national | 401 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.5 | Same as national | 967 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 4095 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 4095 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 4095 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 4095 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 4095 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 4095 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 4095 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 4095 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 4095 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| 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 Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 27 | 14807 |
| 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 better | 221 | 426 |
| 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 better | 220 | 400 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 257 | 21 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 98177 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 92 | 262 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 9498 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 63 | 174 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 59 | 59 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 86 | 29 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 83 | 174 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 95 | 103 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 213 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 96 | 191 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 94 | 3163 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Lee Memorial Hospital rated?
- Lee Memorial Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Lee Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Lee Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Lee Memorial Hospital located?
- Lee Memorial Hospital is located at 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
- What type of hospital is Lee Memorial Hospital?
- Lee Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).
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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.