Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Munson Medical Center
- 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
- (231) 935-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Munson Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. 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 | 0.008 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.745 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6266 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.617 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.151 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.498 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.647 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9386 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 11.608 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 11 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.948 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.597 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.096 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 326 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 8.504 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.176 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.509 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 5.443 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 178 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.500 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 2.000 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.089 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.957 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 98201 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 8.528 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.352 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.122 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.365 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 93266 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 59.434 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 13 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.219 | 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 | 4.5 | Same as national | 111 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than national | 2394 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.9 | Same as national | 467 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.2 | Same as national | 167 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 135 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.9 | Same as national | 721 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.1 | Same as national | 268 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 404 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 7475 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 214.32 | Same as national | 133 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.20 | Same as national | 9022 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as national | 9076 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.14 | Same as national | 2770 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.68 | Same as national | 1133 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 4.38 | Better than national | 1114 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.16 | Same as national | 3070 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.14 | Same as national | 1124 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.41 | Same as national | 565 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 1832 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.82 | 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 | -28.8 | Not available | 457 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -9.8 | Not available | 821 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -6.7 | Not available | 261 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as national | 3789 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.8 | Same as national | 112 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.9 | Same as national | 425 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as national | 425 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 918 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 11.1 | Better than national | 457 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.4 | Same as national | 163 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.5 | Same as national | 145 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.9 | Same as national | 821 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as national | 113 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.3 | Same as national | 261 |
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 | 450 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 450 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 450 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 450 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 450 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 450 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 450 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 450 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 450 |
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 | 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 | 2 | 5368 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 10951 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 90 | 3830 |
| 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 | 276 | 472 |
| 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 | 272 | 442 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 380 | 27 |
| 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 | 50526 |
| Head CT results | 54 | 13 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 74 | 23 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 47 | 49 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 5484 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 59 | 635 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 78 | 245 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 88 | 140 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 74 | 636 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 95 | 301 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 484 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| 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 | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Munson Medical Center rated?
- Munson Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Munson Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Munson Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Munson Medical Center located?
- Munson Medical Center is located at 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.
- What type of hospital is Munson Medical Center?
- Munson Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.