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Mease Countryside Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Mease Countryside Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse 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 Limit0.130Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.391Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days5426Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.870Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.511Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.443Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.002Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5703Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.917Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases7Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.012Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.067Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.325Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures207Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.988Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.401Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.041Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit4.023Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures173Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.226Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.816Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.260Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.574Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days106960Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases7.043Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases5Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.710Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.368Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.764Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days101707Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases53.827Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases29Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.539Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.4Same as national2280
Death rate for heart attack patients13.7Same as national286
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9Same as national220
Death rate for heart failure patients12Same as national674
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.6Same as national600
Death rate for stroke patients10.3Same as national166
Pressure ulcer rate0.94Same as national7913
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications167.67Same as national74
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national9239
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national9170
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.03Same as national1632
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.47Same as national398
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.13Same as national359
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.03Same as national1720
Postoperative sepsis rate5.16Same as national386
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.59Same as national413
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.39Same as national1655
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 patients1Not available242
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-4.2Not available766
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-6Not available606
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national3842
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.3Same as national347
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.5Same as national97
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.2Same as national97
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national440
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.5Same as national242
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.4Same as national246
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.8Same as national766
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.4Same as national606

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 rating43210
Doctor communication - star rating33210
Communication about medicines - star rating33210
Discharge information - star rating33210
Cleanliness - star rating33210
Quietness - star rating33210
Overall hospital rating - star rating43210
Recommend hospital - star rating53210
Summary star rating33210

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 vaccination462135
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 better200708
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 better198676
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28630
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 seen064333
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9762
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)6232
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing205085
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock81447
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle82146
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9499
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle90448
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98260
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy95235
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis8411269
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis992140

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 Mease Countryside Hospital rated?
Mease Countryside Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Mease Countryside Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Mease Countryside Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Mease Countryside Hospital located?
Mease Countryside Hospital is located at 3231 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
What type of hospital is Mease Countryside Hospital?
Mease Countryside 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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