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St Lukes Regional Medical Center

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At a glance

St Lukes 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.

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 Limit0.056Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.112Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days7276Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.941Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.337Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.273Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.071Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5756Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.658Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.859Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.018Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.805Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures103Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.733Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.366Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures27Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.252Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.219Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days49999Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.458Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.262Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.919Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days42044Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases19.398Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases10Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.516Better 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 Rate3.7Same as national869
Death rate for heart attack patients12.7Same as national115
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients11.6Same as national90
Death rate for heart failure patients14.5Same as national212
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.4Same as national354
Death rate for stroke patients13.8Same as national117
Pressure ulcer rate0.51Same as national3194
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications210.30Same as national53
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national3616
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.32Same as national3688
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.29Same as national630
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.06Same as national136
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.03Same as national117
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.20Same as national658
Postoperative sepsis rate7.32Same as national122
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.66Same as national167
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.93Same as national518
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.10Same 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 patients10.7Not available108
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-24.8Not available228
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients10.2Not available362
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.6Same as national1397
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Not available
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 national212
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.6Same as national108
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients16.7Same as national91
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.6Same as national228
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.7Same as national362

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 rating3613
Doctor communication - star rating3613
Communication about medicines - star rating1613
Discharge information - star rating4613
Cleanliness - star rating2613
Quietness - star rating2613
Overall hospital rating - star rating3613
Recommend hospital - star rating4613
Summary star rating3613

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 vaccination831922
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 better180381
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 better180368
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better23512
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 seen236842
Head CT results8020
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 Prescribing162331
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock65215
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8372
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle5939
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle80215
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle96127
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98124
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297118
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis981176

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 Lukes Regional Medical Center rated?
St Lukes Regional Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St Lukes Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. St Lukes Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St Lukes Regional Medical Center located?
St Lukes Regional Medical Center is located at 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA 51104.
What type of hospital is St Lukes Regional Medical Center?
St Lukes Regional Medical Center 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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