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Springhill Medical Center

3 / 5

At a glance

Springhill Medical Center 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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.139Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3573Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.630Same 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 Limit0.019Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.846Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3739Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.672Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.374Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.131Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.589Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures93Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.552Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.784Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.031Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures337Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.907Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.177Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.894Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days57626Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.310Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.696Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.153Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.627Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days54799Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases24.242Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases8Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.330Better 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 patients3.8Same as national43
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.6Same as national769
Death rate for heart attack patients13Same as national75
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3Same as national68
Death rate for COPD patients8.8Same as national63
Death rate for heart failure patients13.4Same as national221
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.7Same as national205
Death rate for stroke patients13.1Same as national57
Pressure ulcer rate0.58Same as national2365
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications204.37Same as national37
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national2845
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national2962
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.12Same as national797
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.48Same as national164
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.05Same as national172
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.70Same as national873
Postoperative sepsis rate4.67Same as national155
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.72Same as national125
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.95Same as national458
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.97Same 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 patients15.4Not available66
Hospital return days for heart failure patients55Not available232
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients28.4Not available211
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.6Same as national1251
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national128
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national328
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.6Same as national66
Rate of readmission for CABG10.5Same as national65
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.4Same as national73
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.2Same as national232
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.8Same as national44
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.7Same as national211

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 rating21481
Doctor communication - star rating31481
Communication about medicines - star rating21481
Discharge information - star rating31481
Cleanliness - star rating11481
Quietness - star rating41481
Overall hospital rating - star rating31481
Recommend hospital - star rating41481
Summary star rating31481

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination892003
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 better147665
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 better146658
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
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 seen246504
Head CT results6213
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10059
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing72714
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock52292
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle67118
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8666
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle73292
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle94158
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy95145
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 286139
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis981614

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 Springhill Medical Center rated?
Springhill Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Springhill Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Springhill Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Springhill Medical Center located?
Springhill Medical Center is located at 3719 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608.
What type of hospital is Springhill Medical Center?
Springhill Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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