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Phelps Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Phelps Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.593Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2374Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.881Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.982Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3818Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.052Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.046Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures115Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.864Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures38Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.285Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.581Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days37238Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.895Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.003Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.257Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days35332Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases19.201Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.052Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.4Same as national40
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4Same as national1072
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.3Same as national64
Death rate for heart failure patients10.4Same as national246
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.6Same as national317
Death rate for stroke patients12Same as national155
Pressure ulcer rate0.82Same as national4110
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications151.76Same as national31
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.33Same as national4488
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national4609
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.65Same as national820
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.54Same as national326
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.39Same as national334
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.92Same as national844
Postoperative sepsis rate4.95Same as national301
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.99Same as national240
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.87Same as national873
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.08Same 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 patients-8.8Not available257
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients4.4Not available298
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.8Better than national1749
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)15.4Same as national1806
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.1Same as national146
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.8Same as national146
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national383
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients16.9Same as national71
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.5Same as national257
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national32
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.2Same as national298

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 rating3543
Doctor communication - star rating3543
Communication about medicines - star rating2543
Discharge information - star rating4543
Cleanliness - star rating3543
Quietness - star rating2543
Overall hospital rating - star rating3543
Recommend hospital - star rating4543
Summary star rating3543

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 vaccination802273
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 better200394
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 better202358
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better12527
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 seen028851
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8468
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing151144
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock62132
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle4738
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8217
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle83132
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9672
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98118
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter8030
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 295113
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.

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 Phelps Hospital rated?
Phelps Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Phelps Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Phelps Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Phelps Hospital located?
Phelps Hospital is located at 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.
What type of hospital is Phelps Hospital?
Phelps Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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