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South Florida Baptist Hospital

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At a glance

South Florida Baptist 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 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.136Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.686Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3726Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.460Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.813Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.476Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2944Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.030Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.484Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit5.177Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures58Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.577Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.902Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures63Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.529Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.023Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.223Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days39834Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.219Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.451Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.194Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.876Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days38606Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases15.811Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases7Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.443Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.8Same as national433
Death rate for heart attack patients14.2Same as national58
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.6Same as national52
Death rate for heart failure patients13.3Same as national119
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.1Same as national148
Death rate for stroke patients12.2Same as national41
Pressure ulcer rate0.36Same as national1713
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.37Same as national1991
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national1966
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.85Same as national288
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national72
Postoperative respiratory failure rate11.21Same as national68
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.48Same as national302
Postoperative sepsis rate5.03Same as national59
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.07Same as national76
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.00Same as national292
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.99Same 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 patients-54.3Not available54
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-21.7Not available140
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2.3Not available153
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.7Same as national737
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.8Same as national327
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.8Same as national33
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.9Same as national33
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national57
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.9Same as national54
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national55
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.7Same as national140
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.5Same as national153

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 rating3839
Doctor communication - star rating2839
Communication about medicines - star rating2839
Discharge information - star rating3839
Cleanliness - star rating5839
Quietness - star rating4839
Overall hospital rating - star rating4839
Recommend hospital - star rating4839
Summary star rating3839

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 vaccination411448
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 better203454
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 better199436
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better72913
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 seen237150
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99113
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing181758
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock76369
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle83110
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9767
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle86371
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle93204
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy96118
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis893590
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis981290

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 South Florida Baptist Hospital rated?
South Florida Baptist Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does South Florida Baptist Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. South Florida Baptist Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is South Florida Baptist Hospital located?
South Florida Baptist Hospital is located at 301 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563.
What type of hospital is South Florida Baptist Hospital?
South Florida Baptist 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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