Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Mercy Hospital Southeast
- 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- (573) 334-4822
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Mercy Hospital Southeast carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.024 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.325 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2974 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.121 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.471 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.809 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 2363 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.656 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.016 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.623 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 112 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 3.039 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.329 | 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 | 6 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.063 | 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 | 1.528 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 34100 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.961 | 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 | 0.393 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.054 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 32639 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 24.116 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 16 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.663 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.2 | Same as national | 42 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.6 | Worse than national | 991 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13 | Same as national | 127 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3 | Same as national | 73 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11.7 | Same as national | 126 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.6 | Same as national | 209 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 24.5 | Worse than national | 393 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.3 | Same as national | 176 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.73 | Same as national | 3447 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 167.19 | Same as national | 35 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 3787 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.32 | Same as national | 4061 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.11 | Same as national | 1028 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.51 | Same as national | 560 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.38 | Same as national | 544 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.39 | Same as national | 1045 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.00 | Same as national | 527 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.63 | Same as national | 348 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.86 | Same as national | 790 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.92 | 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 | -11.9 | Not available | 132 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 58.5 | Not available | 234 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 26.5 | Not available | 370 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.1 | Same as national | 1474 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.8 | Same as national | 1074 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9 | Same as national | 192 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.3 | Same as national | 192 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 488 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.3 | Same as national | 132 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.5 | Same as national | 71 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 134 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.9 | Same as national | 234 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.8 | Same as national | 38 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.9 | Same as national | 370 |
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 | 1124 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1124 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1124 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1124 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 1124 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1124 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1124 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 1124 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1124 |
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 | low | — |
| 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 | 92 | 1534 |
| 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 | 163 | 423 |
| 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 | 160 | 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 | 305 | 17 |
| 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 | 3 | 6076 |
| Head CT results | 86 | 14 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 90 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 1225 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 64 | 97 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 84 | 25 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 14 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 78 | 97 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 78 | 45 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 129 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 99 | 123 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 86 | 2639 |
| 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 | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Mercy Hospital Southeast rated?
- Mercy Hospital Southeast has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Mercy Hospital Southeast have emergency services?
- Yes. Mercy Hospital Southeast operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Mercy Hospital Southeast located?
- Mercy Hospital Southeast is located at 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
- What type of hospital is Mercy Hospital Southeast?
- Mercy Hospital Southeast is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.