Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
- 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
- (952) 993-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital 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 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 | 0.138 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.049 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 9007 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.198 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.435 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.349 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.425 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8412 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 10.659 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.751 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.176 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.339 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 288 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 7.207 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.555 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.685 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 258 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.778 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.000 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.494 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 109676 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 6.069 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.289 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.601 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 102703 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 68.447 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 29 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.424 | 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 | 4.2 | Same as national | 178 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.5 | Better than national | 2382 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.9 | Same as national | 191 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.2 | Same as national | 63 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8 | Same as national | 133 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 584 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.3 | Same as national | 559 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.3 | Same as national | 327 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.92 | Same as national | 8507 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 188.06 | Same as national | 97 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.20 | Same as national | 10168 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as national | 10061 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.48 | Same as national | 2321 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.18 | Same as national | 1124 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 7.46 | Same as national | 1128 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.79 | Same as national | 2523 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.28 | Same as national | 1092 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.57 | Same as national | 459 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.73 | Same as national | 1692 |
| 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 | 31.1 | Not available | 198 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 7.4 | Not available | 657 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 12.2 | Not available | 594 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as national | 4010 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.7 | Same as national | 3932 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11 | Same as national | 27 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.4 | Same as national | 27 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 948 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15 | Same as national | 198 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 12 | Same as national | 60 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.3 | Same as national | 143 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.7 | Same as national | 657 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 6 | Same as national | 179 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.2 | Same as national | 594 |
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 | 1112 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 1112 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 1112 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 1112 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 1112 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 1112 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 1112 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 1112 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 1112 |
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 | 2 | 4951 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 13136 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 62 | 3936 |
| 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 | 252 | 424 |
| 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 | 252 | 398 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 247 | 25 |
| 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 | 64630 |
| Head CT results | 77 | 13 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 78 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 6411 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 64 | 141 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 81 | 54 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 79 | 33 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 77 | 141 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 99 | 75 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 90 | 12656 |
| 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 Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital rated?
- Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital located?
- Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is located at 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426.
- What type of hospital is Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital?
- Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital 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.