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Lee Memorial Hospital

5 / 5

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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.208Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.849Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days14154Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases17.887Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.447Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.254Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8964Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases11.798Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.766Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.533Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures256Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases7.548Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases11Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.457Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures69Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.670Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.249Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.278Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days200085Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases9.764Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases6Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.615Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.107Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.309Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days155382Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases74.150Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases14Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.189Better 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 patients3.3Same as national333
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3Better than national4351
Death rate for heart attack patients11.8Same as national570
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.8Same as national307
Death rate for COPD patients7.6Same as national336
Death rate for heart failure patients10.2Same as national1179
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.7Better than national939
Death rate for stroke patients10.4Same as national219
Pressure ulcer rate0.53Same as national13559
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications151.42Same as national194
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national14748
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.33Same as national15863
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.39Same as national3890
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.47Same as national2117
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.06Same as national2043
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.98Same as national3987
Postoperative sepsis rate4.17Same as national1544
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.45Same as national692
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.16Same as national2701
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.94Same 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-1.8Not available679
Hospital return days for heart failure patients10.3Not available1342
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients5.3Not available967
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.1Better than national6967
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.6Same as national2519
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.4Same as national341
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.3Same as national341
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.8Better than national1556
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national679
Rate of readmission for CABG9.8Same as national306
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national367
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.3Same as national1342
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.5Same as national401
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.5Same as national967

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 rating34095
Doctor communication - star rating34095
Communication about medicines - star rating24095
Discharge information - star rating34095
Cleanliness - star rating34095
Quietness - star rating34095
Overall hospital rating - star rating44095
Recommend hospital - star rating44095
Summary star rating34095

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 volumevery 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 vaccination2714807
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 better221426
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 better220400
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better25721
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 seen198177
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients92262
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing159498
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock63174
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5959
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8629
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle83174
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle95103
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97213
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 296191
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis943163

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 MeasureYes

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).

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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