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Uchealth Greeley Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Uchealth Greeley 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 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 Limit0.408Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit4.366Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3072Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.870Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.604Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.217Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit4.269Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2246Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.548Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.292Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.105Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.062Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures117Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.204Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.624Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures15Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.133Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days21738Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.749Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.051Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.543Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days20070Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases15.023Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.200Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.5Same as national563
Death rate for heart attack patients11.6Same as national55
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.8Same as national33
Death rate for heart failure patients11.5Same as national133
Death rate for pneumonia patients16Same as national157
Death rate for stroke patients12.6Same as national42
Pressure ulcer rate1.09Same as national1584
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national1925
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national1933
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.85Same as national243
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.63Same as national55
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.47Same as national51
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.46Same as national283
Postoperative sepsis rate4.85Same as national46
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.69Same as national101
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.94Same as national351
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.15Same 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-22.4Not available58
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-30.7Not available144
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-3.1Not available158
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.2Same as national852
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.1Same as national127
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.3Same as national117
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national117
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national201
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.7Same as national58
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.7Same as national35
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.6Same as national144
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16Same as national158

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 rating4688
Doctor communication - star rating3688
Communication about medicines - star rating2688
Discharge information - star rating4688
Cleanliness - star rating4688
Quietness - star rating4688
Overall hospital rating - star rating4688
Recommend hospital - star rating5688
Summary star rating4688

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 volumehigh
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 Hypoglycemia11216
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination982054
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 better144400
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 better139381
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better23517
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 seen040940
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 Prescribing131171
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock69121
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8051
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8937
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle80121
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle10076
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9986
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29765
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.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Uchealth Greeley Hospital rated?
Uchealth Greeley Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Uchealth Greeley Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Uchealth Greeley Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Uchealth Greeley Hospital located?
Uchealth Greeley Hospital is located at 6767 29th St, Greeley, CO 80634.
What type of hospital is Uchealth Greeley Hospital?
Uchealth Greeley Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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