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Broward Health North
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Broward Health North ranks #1471 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- #1471 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 · Broward County · (954) 786-6400
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Broward Health North ranks #1471 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 3/5 (below the 3.2-star national average).
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #1471 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 24 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 2 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Broward Health North sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Broward Health North vs. Florida and the nation
- Broward Health North
Broward Health North
3 stars
- Florida avg
Florida state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Broward Health North rates below the Florida average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.17 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.05 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 154.22 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.1 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.34 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.16 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.6 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.25 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.152 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.246 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.02 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.293 | Better than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.438 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.4 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 24.3 | Worse than National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 12.9 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 101.7 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 34.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.11 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Broward Health North compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Broward Health North ranks #1471 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Broward Health North?
Broward Health North has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Broward Health North perform on quality measures?
2 of 24 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Broward Health North; 2 rate worse.
What do patients say about Broward Health North?
Broward Health North reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Broward Health North?
Broward Health North tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 4 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Broward Health North have emergency services?
Yes, Broward Health North provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Broward Health North?
Broward Health North is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Deerfield Beach, FL.
How much does Medicare spend at Broward Health North?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Broward Health North, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Broward Health North offer maternal health services?
Yes, Broward Health North reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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