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York Hospital

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At a glance

York 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1012Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.616Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1575Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.806Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures27Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.639Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures9Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.061Not 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 Days9047Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.228Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.973Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days9047Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases3.078Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Better 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 Rate3.9Same as national498
Death rate for heart attack patients11.4Same as national53
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.9Same as national47
Death rate for heart failure patients12.8Same as national150
Death rate for pneumonia patients17Same as national176
Death rate for stroke patients14.1Same as national48
Pressure ulcer rate0.42Same as national1261
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.25Same as national1665
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.35Same as national1606
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.89Same as national295
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national106
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.45Same as national109
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.12Same as national309
Postoperative sepsis rate5.02Same as national99
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.72Same as national77
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.27Same as national241
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.92Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-4.3Not available160
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients33.3Not available193
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.8Same as national700
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.4Same as national1450
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.9Same as national137
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.4Same as national137
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national469
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national43
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national47
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.1Same as national160
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.4Same as national193

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 rating5515
Doctor communication - star rating5515
Communication about medicines - star rating4515
Discharge information - star rating5515
Cleanliness - star rating4515
Quietness - star rating4515
Overall hospital rating - star rating4515
Recommend hospital - star rating4515
Summary star rating5515

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 volumelow
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 Hypoglycemia1350
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination1001262
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 better177451
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 better172432
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better25313
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 seen211496
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients93236
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing16233
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock66109
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7030
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8817
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle84110
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9263
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis891344
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis97119

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is York Hospital rated?
York Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does York Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. York Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is York Hospital located?
York Hospital is located at 15 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909.
What type of hospital is York Hospital?
York 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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