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St Claire Regional Medical Center

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At a glance

St Claire Regional 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 6 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 Limit0.555Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit4.215Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2633Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.289Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.747Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.645Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.639Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5645Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.757Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.390Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.271Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures48Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.319Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures16Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.181Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days22711Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.805Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.063Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.677Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days22058Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases12.053Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.249Better 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 Rate4.9Same as national391
Death rate for heart attack patients12.8Same as national50
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9Same as national36
Death rate for heart failure patients10.4Same as national131
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.9Same as national202
Death rate for stroke patients13Same as national30
Pressure ulcer rate0.39Same as national1192
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications208.69Same as national29
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national1748
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national1804
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.20Same as national262
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national50
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.93Same as national56
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.54Same as national274
Postoperative sepsis rate6.79Same as national50
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national45
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.30Same as national235
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.07Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-8.2Not available163
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients20.9Not available238
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)17.6Worse than national626
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.9Same as national321
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.3Same as national48
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national48
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national135
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.7Same as national46
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national44
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20Same as national163
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.8Same as national238

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 rating4640
Doctor communication - star rating4640
Communication about medicines - star rating3640
Discharge information - star rating4640
Cleanliness - star rating3640
Quietness - star rating3640
Overall hospital rating - star rating3640
Recommend hospital - star rating4640
Summary star rating4640

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 volumelow
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 Hypoglycemia21484
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination952186
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 better182398
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 better181385
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 seen313848
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9266
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing181230
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock86781
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle89283
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle95218
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle93781
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle99459
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29030
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis632895
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

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 St Claire Regional Medical Center rated?
St Claire Regional Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St Claire Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. St Claire Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St Claire Regional Medical Center located?
St Claire Regional Medical Center is located at 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351.
What type of hospital is St Claire Regional Medical Center?
St Claire Regional Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Federal).

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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