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Spectrum Health

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At a glance

Spectrum Health carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 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 Limit0.329Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.814Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days30396Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases35.763Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases19Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.531Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.170Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.534Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days24921Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases38.187Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases12Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.314Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.504Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.219Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures936Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases24.896Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases20Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.803Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.127Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2.501Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures285Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.642Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.757Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.335Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.004Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days357761Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases21.586Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases13Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.602Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.260Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.453Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days310483Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases144.389Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases50Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.346Better 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 patients5.2Same as national63
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.3Better than national3080
Death rate for heart attack patients10.9Same as national346
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.7Same as national206
Death rate for COPD patients8.6Same as national258
Death rate for heart failure patients11.6Same as national811
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.3Better than national493
Death rate for stroke patients12.2Same as national426
Pressure ulcer rate0.85Same as national12509
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications115.33Better than national254
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.14Same as national13772
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national14953
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.61Same as national4273
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.43Same as national2048
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.76Same as national1937
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.03Same as national4543
Postoperative sepsis rate2.58Better than national1980
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.25Same as national1060
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.55Same as national3791
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.93Same 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-13.3Not available387
Hospital return days for heart failure patients0.9Not available974
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients7Not available508
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national5399
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14Same as national3542
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9Same as national265
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.6Same as national265
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national1218
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate11.6Same as national387
Rate of readmission for CABG8.6Same as national198
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients16.7Same as national284
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.4Same as national974
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.1Same as national70
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national508

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 rating41985
Doctor communication - star rating31985
Communication about medicines - star rating21985
Discharge information - star rating41985
Cleanliness - star rating21985
Quietness - star rating31985
Overall hospital rating - star rating41985
Recommend hospital - star rating41985
Summary star rating31985

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 Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination8516815
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 better159441
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 better156418
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better21122
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 seen2200309
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients96138
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)4252
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing1515934
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock48127
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6552
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle6929
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle73127
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9156
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98879
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9224710
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis946509

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 Spectrum Health rated?
Spectrum Health has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Spectrum Health have emergency services?
Yes. Spectrum Health operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Spectrum Health located?
Spectrum Health is located at 100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
What type of hospital is Spectrum Health?
Spectrum Health 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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