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St. George Regional Hospital

5 / 5

At a glance

St. George Regional 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 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 2 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 Limit0.195Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.483Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6210Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.506Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.615Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.006Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.557Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7039Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.855Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.113Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.193Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.464Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures261Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases6.592Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.607Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures116Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.891Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.662Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days85268Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.523Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.088Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.329Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days76233Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases50.148Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases9Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.179Better 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 patients4.2Same as national150
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national2797
Death rate for heart attack patients9.9Same as national389
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.4Same as national153
Death rate for COPD patients9.7Same as national109
Death rate for heart failure patients11Same as national447
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.6Same as national625
Death rate for stroke patients14.7Same as national390
Pressure ulcer rate0.49Same as national6962
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications161.27Same as national140
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national9507
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national9636
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.97Same as national3220
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.71Same as national1658
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.78Same as national1606
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.33Same as national3403
Postoperative sepsis rate5.47Same as national1556
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.07Same as national694
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.88Same as national2090
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.81Same 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-25.4Not available489
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-37.7Not available478
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-9.4Not available663
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.5Better than national4322
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)15.1Same as national2069
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.6Same as national509
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy7.5Worse than national509
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national1750
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate11.1Better than national489
Rate of readmission for CABG7.9Same as national151
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.4Same as national120
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.4Same as national478
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.3Same as national158
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.1Same as national663

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 rating41106
Doctor communication - star rating41106
Communication about medicines - star rating31106
Discharge information - star rating41106
Cleanliness - star rating41106
Quietness - star rating31106
Overall hospital rating - star rating41106
Recommend hospital - star rating51106
Summary star rating41106

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 Hyperglycemia718341
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia24323
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination886450
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 better145502
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 better143475
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better17722
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 seen072980
Head CT results5018
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98117
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)4945
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing185235
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock54167
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle4158
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7114
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle79167
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9790
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis971149

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. George Regional Hospital rated?
St. George Regional Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St. George Regional Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. St. George Regional Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St. George Regional Hospital located?
St. George Regional Hospital is located at 1380 East Medical Center Drive, St George, UT 84790.
What type of hospital is St. George Regional Hospital?
St. George Regional 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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