Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
the Nebraska Methodist Hospital
- 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114
- (402) 354-4000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
the Nebraska Methodist 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.
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 | — | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.332 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 8672 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.034 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.338 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.382 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8965 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 10.993 | 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) | 0.728 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.315 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.185 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 527 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 13.936 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 9 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.646 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.401 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.815 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 930 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 7.628 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.918 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.129 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.382 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 131495 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.910 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.508 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.298 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.619 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 107964 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 66.411 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 29 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.437 | 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 | 3.6 | Same as national | 388 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Same as national | 2808 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 210 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.3 | Same as national | 193 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.8 | Same as national | 225 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.2 | Same as national | 521 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15 | Same as national | 592 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13 | Same as national | 195 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.48 | Same as national | 7904 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 191.37 | Same as national | 144 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.41 | Worse than national | 9430 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as national | 10276 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 5.52 | Worse than national | 3212 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.04 | Same as national | 2249 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 12.01 | Same as national | 1998 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.95 | Same as national | 3571 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 3.19 | Same as national | 2123 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.35 | Same as national | 924 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.72 | Same as national | 2550 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.04 | 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 | -22.2 | Not available | 223 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 7.7 | Not available | 566 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -25.8 | Not available | 587 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as national | 4545 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.3 | Same as national | 1304 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.9 | Same as national | 95 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.7 | Same as national | 95 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 1935 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 223 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.7 | Same as national | 189 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as national | 254 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.3 | Same as national | 566 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.5 | Same as national | 357 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.9 | Same as national | 587 |
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 | 3596 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 3596 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 3596 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 3596 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 3596 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 3596 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 3596 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 3596 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 3596 |
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 | 68 | 9578 |
| 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 | 166 | 390 |
| 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 | 156 | 342 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 290 | 24 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 235 | 29 |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 54098 |
| Head CT results | 50 | 12 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 92 | 118 |
| 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 | 5354 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 57 | 188 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 93 | 83 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 52 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 64 | 188 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 93 | 87 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 222 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 91 | 161 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
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 Nebraska Methodist Hospital rated?
- the Nebraska Methodist Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does the Nebraska Methodist Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. the Nebraska Methodist Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is the Nebraska Methodist Hospital located?
- the Nebraska Methodist Hospital is located at 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114.
- What type of hospital is the Nebraska Methodist Hospital?
- the Nebraska Methodist Hospital 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.