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St Lucie Medical Center

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At a glance

St Lucie Medical Center carries a 1-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 5.

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 Limit1.651Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2274Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.815Same 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 LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.317Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2349Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.274Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.013Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.299Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures153Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.798Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.263Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures103Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.765Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.023Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.288Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days51934Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.156Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.464Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.103Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days50651Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases29.180Better 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 patients3.1Same as national855
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national1632
Death rate for heart attack patients11.6Same as national92
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.6Same as national177
Death rate for heart failure patients11.3Same as national339
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.5Same as national465
Death rate for stroke patients14.3Same as national75
Pressure ulcer rate0.19Same as national5122
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications148.47Same as national54
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national6994
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national6989
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.67Same as national1531
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.57Same as national799
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.61Same as national851
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.49Same as national1574
Postoperative sepsis rate5.64Same as national792
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.66Same as national239
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.89Same as national853
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.86Same 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 patients57.9Not available88
Hospital return days for heart failure patients49Not available390
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients39.6Not available508
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)17.5Worse than national2664
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Not available
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10Same as national27
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national27
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.3Worse than national453
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.6Same as national88
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.7Same as national198
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate25.3Worse than national390
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement6.4Worse than national806
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.4Worse than 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 rating2572
Doctor communication - star rating2572
Communication about medicines - star rating2572
Discharge information - star rating2572
Cleanliness - star rating3572
Quietness - star rating2572
Overall hospital rating - star rating2572
Recommend hospital - star rating3572
Summary star rating2572

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 vaccination431691
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 better104437
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 better95414
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 better25615
Left before being seen068259
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing233893
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock90137
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8738
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10033
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle95137
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98109
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297125
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis988415
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis99832

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 Lucie Medical Center rated?
St Lucie Medical Center has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St Lucie Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. St Lucie Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St Lucie Medical Center located?
St Lucie Medical Center is located at 1800 Se Tiffany Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952.
What type of hospital is St Lucie Medical Center?
St Lucie 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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