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Newberry County Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

Newberry County Memorial Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days391Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.236Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1059Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.538Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures27Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.679Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days5027Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.212Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.913Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days4697Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.566Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Same 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2.3Same as national326
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.8Same as national271
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients15.3Same as national51
Death rate for pneumonia patients23.2Worse than national90
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.47Same as national802
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1035
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national995
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.52Same as national544
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.63Same as national449
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.54Same as national445
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.98Same as national541
Postoperative sepsis rate4.84Same as national393
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national70
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.30Same as national120
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.87Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients59.9Not available47
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-3Not available89
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national339
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.6Same as national285
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.4Same as national42
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.5Same as national42
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national59
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.3Same as national47
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.2Same as national313
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.6Same as national89

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 rating4225
Doctor communication - star rating4225
Communication about medicines - star rating3225
Discharge information - star rating4225
Cleanliness - star rating5225
Quietness - star rating4225
Overall hospital rating - star rating4225
Recommend hospital - star rating5225
Summary star rating4225

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 volumemedium
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 vaccination96926
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 better114497
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 better109472
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better26414
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better31511
Left before being seen220868
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100134
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing13386
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7571
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8137
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8020
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle9071
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle10054
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis98630
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis94162

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 Newberry County Memorial Hospital rated?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Newberry County Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Newberry County Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Newberry County Memorial Hospital located?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital is located at 2669 Kinard St Po Box 497, Newberry, SC 29108.
What type of hospital is Newberry County Memorial Hospital?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).

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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