Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Swedish Medical Center
- 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
- (206) 386-6000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Swedish Medical Center 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.842 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.796 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 20003 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 21.576 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 27 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.251 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.283 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.157 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 10821 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 13.126 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.609 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.321 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.452 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 383 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 9.534 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.734 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.666 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.032 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 330 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 2.749 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.819 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.315 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.186 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 155765 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 13.929 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 9 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.646 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.230 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.534 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 136409 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 61.384 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 22 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.358 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.1 | Same as national | 99 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 1566 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.7 | Same as national | 29 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8 | Same as national | 57 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.4 | Same as national | 236 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.1 | Same as national | 236 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.9 | Same as national | 86 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.65 | Same as national | 5150 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 157.82 | Same as national | 156 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 6105 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 6536 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.30 | Same as national | 2305 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.32 | Same as national | 1472 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.94 | Same as national | 1299 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.76 | Same as national | 2486 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.83 | Same as national | 1471 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.86 | Same as national | 895 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.33 | Same as national | 2167 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.03 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 12.1 | Not available | 248 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 7.5 | Not available | 268 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.2 | Same as national | 2429 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as national | 2065 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.7 | Same as national | 708 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.5 | Same as national | 708 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 1379 |
| 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 | 18.1 | Same as national | 57 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.4 | Same as national | 248 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4 | Same as national | 99 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as national | 268 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 491 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 491 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 491 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 491 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 491 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 491 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 491 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 491 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 491 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very 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 | 1 | 16360 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 74 | 12397 |
| 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 better | 151 | 435 |
| 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 better | 147 | 397 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 258 | 28 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 530 | 12 |
| Left before being seen | 3 | 62256 |
| Head CT results | 87 | 30 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 99 | 155 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 10 | 7603 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 36 | 107 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 61 | 23 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 58 | 107 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 70 | 33 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 98 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 96 | 1361 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Swedish Medical Center rated?
- Swedish Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Swedish Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Swedish Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Swedish Medical Center located?
- Swedish Medical Center is located at 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.
- What type of hospital is Swedish Medical Center?
- Swedish Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.