Acute Care Hospitals · Government - State
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
- 805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550, Florence, SC 29505
- (843) 674-2500
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
MUSC Health Florence 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.
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 | 0.755 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 3.087 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6439 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.921 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.626 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.406 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.455 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 5664 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.514 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.108 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.082 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.624 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 147 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.068 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.492 | 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 | 24 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.248 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.214 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.286 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 63213 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 3.572 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.840 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.258 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.809 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 61057 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 25.210 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 12 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.476 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 1024 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.3 | Same as national | 162 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11.7 | Same as national | 122 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.9 | Same as national | 345 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.1 | Same as national | 353 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.1 | Same as national | 163 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.83 | Same as national | 4203 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 163.39 | Same as national | 54 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 4993 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.34 | Same as national | 5204 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.15 | Same as national | 821 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 159 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.55 | Same as national | 175 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.07 | Same as national | 850 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.25 | Same as national | 155 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.61 | Same as national | 215 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.80 | Same as national | 1019 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.05 | 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 | -16.6 | Not available | 150 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 10.6 | Not available | 402 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 26.5 | Not available | 380 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as national | 1727 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.6 | Same as national | 1343 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.5 | Same as national | 125 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.7 | Same as national | 125 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 418 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13 | Same as national | 150 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.1 | Same as national | 135 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.6 | Same as national | 402 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.2 | Same as national | 380 |
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 | 941 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 941 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 941 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 941 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 941 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 941 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 941 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 941 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 941 |
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 | 77 | 2235 |
| 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 | 190 | 402 |
| 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 | 187 | 377 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 306 | 23 |
| 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 | 2 | 92368 |
| Head CT results | 82 | 11 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 81 | 140 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 18 | 2221 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 66 | 157 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 78 | 68 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 94 | 48 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 82 | 157 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 94 | 96 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 162 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 51 | 4843 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 83 | 940 |
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 MUSC Health Florence Medical Center rated?
- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does MUSC Health Florence Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. MUSC Health Florence Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is MUSC Health Florence Medical Center located?
- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is located at 805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550, Florence, SC 29505.
- What type of hospital is MUSC Health Florence Medical Center?
- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - State).
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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.