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St Vincent Medical Center/north

4 / 5

At a glance

St Vincent Medical Center/north carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above 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 Limit—Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.276Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1531Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.316Same 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 Limit—Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.372Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4037Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.052Better 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 Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days15102Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.631Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.136Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.459Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days15102Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases5.596Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.536Same as 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 patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.7Same as national417
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients11.8Same as national55
Death rate for pneumonia patients11.9Same as national72
Death rate for stroke patients14.8Same as national271
Pressure ulcer rate0.35Same as national1511
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications165.06Same as national40
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national2028
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national2004
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.86Same as national573
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national268
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.61Same as national271
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.35Same as national522
Postoperative sepsis rate4.82Same as national264
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.76Same as national45
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national175
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.91Same 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—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-24.1Not available56
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-2.5Not available78
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national773
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.7Same as national140
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.2Same as national56
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.3Same as national78

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 rating4568
Doctor communication - star rating3568
Communication about medicines - star rating3568
Discharge information - star rating3568
Cleanliness - star rating3568
Quietness - star rating3568
Overall hospital rating - star rating4568
Recommend hospital - star rating4568
Summary star rating3568

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 Hypoglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination58566
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 better132381
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 better126360
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 better29415
Left before being seen118557
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 Prescribing201147
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7232
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8312
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8132
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9418
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis921510
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis99871

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 Vincent Medical Center/north rated?
St Vincent Medical Center/north has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St Vincent Medical Center/north have emergency services?
Yes. St Vincent Medical Center/north operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St Vincent Medical Center/north located?
St Vincent Medical Center/north is located at 2215 Wildwood Avenue, Sherwood, AR 72120.
What type of hospital is St Vincent Medical Center/north?
St Vincent Medical Center/north 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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