Acute Care Hospitals · Proprietary
the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital
- 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
- (303) 873-5511
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 1.
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 | 0.409 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.849 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6906 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.490 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.935 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.007 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.685 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 5766 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.201 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.139 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.119 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.353 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 107 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.808 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.712 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 14 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.121 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.067 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.317 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 79359 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.016 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.399 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.074 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.335 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 77421 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 41.343 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.169 | 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 | 3.4 | Same as national | 69 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 1191 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 118 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.3 | Same as national | 60 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.3 | Same as national | 52 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.4 | Same as national | 257 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.2 | Same as national | 271 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12 | Same as national | 116 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 4000 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 139.77 | Same as national | 106 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 5106 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.22 | Same as national | 5281 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.70 | Same as national | 1343 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.43 | Same as national | 563 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 31.41 | Worse than national | 539 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.35 | Same as national | 1438 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.36 | Same as national | 588 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.61 | Same as national | 299 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.87 | Same as national | 916 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.35 | Worse than 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 | -6.9 | Not available | 137 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -46.7 | Not available | 294 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 2.3 | Not available | 281 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.5 | Better than national | 1899 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as national | 395 |
| 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 | 1.4 | Worse than national | 305 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13 | Same as national | 137 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.5 | Same as national | 59 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.7 | Same as national | 52 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.7 | Same as national | 294 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.7 | Same as national | 72 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 | Same as national | 281 |
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 | 773 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 773 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 773 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 773 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 773 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 773 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 773 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 773 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 773 |
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 | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 73 | 6623 |
| 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 | 142 | 431 |
| 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 | 140 | 400 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 244 | 29 |
| 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 seen | 1 | 72768 |
| Head CT results | 83 | 12 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 97 | 76 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 4131 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 76 | 159 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 52 | 31 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 87 | 15 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 91 | 160 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 99 | 124 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 96 | 184 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 93 | 7397 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 95 | 1945 |
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 of Aurora & South Hospital rated?
- the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital located?
- the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is located at 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012.
- What type of hospital is the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital?
- the Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).
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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.