Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
the Medical Center (bowling Green)
- 250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- (270) 745-1000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
the Medical Center (bowling Green) 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 6.
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 | 0.550 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.823 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 4262 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.420 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.357 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.068 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.348 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 3878 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.902 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.408 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.030 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.613 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 180 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.933 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 10 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 2.027 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 85 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.746 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 4 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.468 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.915 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 93995 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 7.933 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.008 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.319 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.771 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 85425 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 39.371 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 20 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.508 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.4 | Worse than national | 1537 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 14 | Same as national | 302 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.8 | Same as national | 178 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 14.1 | Worse than national | 148 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 446 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18 | Same as national | 437 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.8 | Same as national | 216 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.86 | Same as national | 5130 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 188.88 | Same as national | 84 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.36 | Same as national | 5954 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 6468 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.35 | Same as national | 1628 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.58 | Same as national | 671 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.42 | Same as national | 649 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.84 | Same as national | 1671 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.03 | Same as national | 643 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.92 | Same as national | 251 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.34 | Same as national | 1033 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.08 | 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 | 13.4 | Not available | 340 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -1.8 | Not available | 527 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -24.2 | Not available | 452 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as national | 2563 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.8 | Same as national | 870 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as national | 119 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.6 | Same as national | 119 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 418 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.6 | Same as national | 340 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.4 | Same as national | 173 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 156 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19 | Same as national | 527 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 452 |
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 | 2 | 523 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 523 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 523 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 523 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 523 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 523 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 523 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 523 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 523 |
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 | 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 vaccination | 73 | 3975 |
| 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 | 220 | 1558 |
| 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 | 216 | 1437 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 283 | 79 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 274 | 47 |
| Left before being seen | 3 | 50832 |
| Head CT results | 75 | 24 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 92 | 228 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 11 | 4576 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 68 | 289 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 65 | 109 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 90 | 39 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 83 | 289 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 99 | 165 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 281 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 91 | 8629 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 95 | 932 |
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 the Medical Center (bowling Green) rated?
- the Medical Center (bowling Green) has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does the Medical Center (bowling Green) have emergency services?
- Yes. the Medical Center (bowling Green) operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is the Medical Center (bowling Green) located?
- the Medical Center (bowling Green) is located at 250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
- What type of hospital is the Medical Center (bowling Green)?
- the Medical Center (bowling Green) 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.