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Longmont United Hospital

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At a glance

Longmont United Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.

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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days970Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.689Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1046Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.724Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures23Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.624Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures13Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.109Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days9253Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.350Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.012Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.231Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days9227Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases4.006Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.250Same as 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.5Same as national278
Death rate for heart attack patients12Same as national28
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.6Same as national25
Death rate for heart failure patients10.8Same as national80
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.3Same as national88
Death rate for stroke patients14.6Same as national40
Pressure ulcer rate0.43Same as national762
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1095
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1041
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.58Same as national212
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national61
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.24Same as national65
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.15Same as national216
Postoperative sepsis rate6.02Same as national50
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national33
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national127
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.92Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-30.8Not available90
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients36Not available90
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national443
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national103
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national120
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.7Same as national26
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19Same as national90
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.7Same as national90

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 rating3193
Doctor communication - star rating3193
Communication about medicines - star rating2193
Discharge information - star rating3193
Cleanliness - star rating4193
Quietness - star rating4193
Overall hospital rating - star rating3193
Recommend hospital - star rating3193
Summary star rating3193

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 Events01384
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination911241
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 better148402
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 better141364
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better34931
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 seen115327
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9073
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing16677
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7691
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8816
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8592
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9357
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy10037
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis98402

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 Longmont United Hospital rated?
Longmont United Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Longmont United Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Longmont United Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Longmont United Hospital located?
Longmont United Hospital is located at 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501.
What type of hospital is Longmont United Hospital?
Longmont United Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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