Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
- 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
- (907) 861-6000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared 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 Limit | 1.823 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2426 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.643 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.017 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.661 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 4389 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.970 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.337 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.016 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 96 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.950 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.000 | 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 | 25 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.352 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.020 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 31438 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.483 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.000 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.029 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.579 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 31438 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 11.407 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 2 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.175 | 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 | 4.4 | Same as national | 45 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.9 | Same as national | 1057 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 186 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 16.5 | Worse than national | 120 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 15.5 | Worse than national | 240 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.6 | Same as national | 308 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.6 | Same as national | 126 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.22 | Same as national | 3184 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 173.49 | Same as national | 53 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 3967 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as national | 4029 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.20 | Same as national | 899 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.56 | Same as national | 304 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.85 | Same as national | 307 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.77 | Same as national | 929 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.30 | Same as national | 276 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.24 | Same as national | 282 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 2.07 | Worse than national | 710 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.00 | 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 | 27.8 | Not available | 167 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 0.6 | Not available | 258 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -11.5 | Not available | 307 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15 | Same as national | 1601 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.8 | Same as national | 754 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.6 | Same as national | 57 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as national | 57 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.3 | Worse than national | 497 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.3 | Same as national | 167 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.3 | Same as national | 116 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.3 | Same as national | 258 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5 | Same as national | 40 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15 | Same as national | 307 |
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 | 4 | 407 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 407 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 407 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 | 407 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 407 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 407 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 407 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 407 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 407 |
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 | medium | — |
| 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 | 0 | 1016 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 51 | 1027 |
| 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 | 142 | 428 |
| 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 | 136 | 404 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 200 | 18 |
| 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 | 0 | 38840 |
| Head CT results | 50 | 12 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 65 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 1166 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 44 | 199 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 45 | 60 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 75 | 20 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 69 | 199 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 85 | 89 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 80 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 99 | 69 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
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 | No | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Mat-Su Regional Medical Center rated?
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Mat-Su Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Mat-Su Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Mat-Su Regional Medical Center located?
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is located at 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645.
- What type of hospital is Mat-Su Regional Medical Center?
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
Compare with nearby hospitals
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Kotzebue, AK
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Cordova Community Medical Center
Cordova, AK
- Not rated overallCompare side-by-side →
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Fort Wainwright, AK
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.