Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Mercy Hospital Springfield
- 2115 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
- (417) 820-2000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Mercy Hospital Springfield 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 12 and worse on 6. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.591 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.641 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 12647 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 14.741 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 15 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.018 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.217 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.818 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 13479 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 20.200 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 9 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.446 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.836 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.900 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 655 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 17.872 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 23 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.287 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.669 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 5.856 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 329 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 3.044 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 10 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 3.285 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.288 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.085 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 192383 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 15.216 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 9 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.591 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.235 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.416 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 179114 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 148.924 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 47 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.316 | 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 | 4.1 | Same as national | 180 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.5 | Better than national | 2729 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.4 | Same as national | 313 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.1 | Same as national | 149 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.5 | Same as national | 154 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 648 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.3 | Same as national | 708 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.9 | Same as national | 417 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.49 | Same as national | 9440 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 227.11 | Worse than national | 176 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.12 | Same as national | 10986 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.36 | Same as national | 11255 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.63 | Same as national | 3082 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.51 | Same as national | 1364 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.92 | Same as national | 1322 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.29 | Same as national | 3212 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.29 | Same as national | 1303 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.04 | Same as national | 629 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.60 | Same as national | 2310 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.77 | 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 | -0.2 | Not available | 327 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -3.3 | Not available | 703 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -0.8 | Not available | 710 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.3 | Same as national | 4380 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.5 | Same as national | 3779 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.4 | Same as national | 379 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.5 | Same as national | 379 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Better than national | 2092 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.9 | Same as national | 327 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.3 | Same as national | 147 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.2 | Same as national | 167 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.7 | Same as national | 703 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.8 | Same as national | 170 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as national | 710 |
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 | 1525 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 1525 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1525 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 1525 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1525 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 1525 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1525 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1525 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1525 |
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 | very 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 vaccination | 93 | 6780 |
| 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 | 296 | 446 |
| 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 | 293 | 414 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 352 | 32 |
| 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 | 4 | 79684 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 102 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 85 | 34 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 18 | 12478 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 81 | 465 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 91 | 149 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 99 | 91 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 85 | 466 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 239 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 645 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 81 | 154 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 93 | 4400 |
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 Springfield rated?
- Mercy Hospital Springfield has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Mercy Hospital Springfield have emergency services?
- Yes. Mercy Hospital Springfield operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Mercy Hospital Springfield located?
- Mercy Hospital Springfield is located at 2115 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804.
- What type of hospital is Mercy Hospital Springfield?
- Mercy Hospital Springfield 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.