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St Catherine of Siena Hospital

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At a glance

St Catherine of Siena Hospital carries a 5-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 2 measures 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 Limit0.017Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.632Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2923Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.022Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.331Same 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 Limit0.353Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days6389Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.480Better 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 Limit0.134Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.645Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures94Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.498Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.801Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures4Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.032Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.568Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.439Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days47391Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases3.223Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases5Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.551Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.143Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days47391Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases20.982Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Better 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 patients4.5Same as national26
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.7Same as national1879
Death rate for heart attack patients10.5Same as national116
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.9Same as national206
Death rate for heart failure patients10.3Same as national387
Death rate for pneumonia patients16Same as national381
Death rate for stroke patients9.5Better than national141
Pressure ulcer rate0.12Same as national7269
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications163.88Same as national33
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national8585
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.33Same as national8549
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.12Same as national918
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.60Same as national220
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.70Same as national199
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.67Same as national962
Postoperative sepsis rate4.37Same as national207
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.67Same as national274
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.83Same as national1121
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.70Same 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-37.3Not available104
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-2.7Not available423
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients14.9Not available368
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national3281
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.1Same as national1030
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 surgery0.7Better than national452
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate11.7Same as national104
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national234
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.7Better than national423
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.9Same as national368

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 rating4877
Doctor communication - star rating3877
Communication about medicines - star rating2877
Discharge information - star rating3877
Cleanliness - star rating4877
Quietness - star rating2877
Overall hospital rating - star rating3877
Recommend hospital - star rating3877
Summary star rating3877

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 vaccination672209
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 better204391
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 better202368
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better31614
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 seen124270
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10084
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing161779
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock77207
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8548
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9737
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle90207
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle86102
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9968
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29174
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis95887

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is St Catherine of Siena Hospital rated?
St Catherine of Siena Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St Catherine of Siena Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. St Catherine of Siena Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St Catherine of Siena Hospital located?
St Catherine of Siena Hospital is located at 50 Route 25a, Smithtown, NY 11787.
What type of hospital is St Catherine of Siena Hospital?
St Catherine of Siena Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).

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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