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Saint Francis Medical Center

2 / 5

At a glance

Saint Francis Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.556Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.313Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days21652Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases24.024Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases21Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.874Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.593Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.375Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days15818Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases23.832Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases22Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.923Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.521Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.723Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures388Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases11.099Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases11Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.991Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.739Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit3.341Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures461Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases4.145Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases7Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.689Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.222Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.780Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days210089Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases22.867Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases10Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.437Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.309Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.571Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days189551Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases96.500Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases41Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.425Better 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 patients3.9Same as national113
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.6Better than national3416
Death rate for heart attack patients11.1Same as national457
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.7Same as national164
Death rate for COPD patients7.9Same as national271
Death rate for heart failure patients12.6Same as national835
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.5Same as national812
Death rate for stroke patients14.5Same as national675
Pressure ulcer rate0.78Same as national13333
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications216.06Worse than national276
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national15117
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national15465
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate3.39Same as national4377
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.51Same as national1703
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.75Same as national1622
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.57Same as national4411
Postoperative sepsis rate5.90Same as national1692
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.64Same as national1036
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.59Same as national3473
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.06Same 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 patients11.3Not available535
Hospital return days for heart failure patients16.6Not available968
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients46.2Not available822
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16Worse than national6032
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.2Same as national2274
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.4Same as national150
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.7Same as national150
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national1157
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.5Same as national535
Rate of readmission for CABG11.5Same as national160
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients16.6Same as national307
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.4Same as national968
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.7Same as national117
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.9Same as national822

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 rating33360
Doctor communication - star rating33360
Communication about medicines - star rating23360
Discharge information - star rating43360
Cleanliness - star rating13360
Quietness - star rating23360
Overall hospital rating - star rating23360
Recommend hospital - star rating33360
Summary star rating33360

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 volumevery 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 Events118531
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination817896
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 better285410
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 better278358
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better65619
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better32234
Left before being seen485082
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100537
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)7148
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing209206
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock61345
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle74129
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9479
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle76345
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle96159
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98728
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis926234

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 Saint Francis Medical Center rated?
Saint Francis Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Saint Francis Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Saint Francis Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Saint Francis Medical Center located?
Saint Francis Medical Center is located at 530 Ne Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL 61637.
What type of hospital is Saint Francis Medical Center?
Saint Francis Medical Center 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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