Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
South Carolina · Acute Care
Cherokee Medical Center
Cherokee Medical Center holds a 2 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Gaffney, SC.
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 8th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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1530 N Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340 · Cherokee County · (864) 487-4271
The verdict
Cherokee Medical Center earns 2 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 0 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 2 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 8%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 0
- measures better than national of 10 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Cherokee Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
2 Top 92% higher than 8% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Cherokee Medical Center vs. South Carolina and the nation
- Cherokee Medical Cen…
Cherokee Medical Center
2 stars
- South Carolina avg
South Carolina state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Cherokee Medical Center rates below the South Carolina average of 3.3 and below the national average of 3.1.
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 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.96 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.44 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.32 | 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 | 2 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.95 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 164.1 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -42 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.95 |
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 |
Nearby Hospitals in South Carolina
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in South Carolina.
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Acute Care Hospitals
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Anmed Health
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4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Cherokee Medical Center?
Cherokee Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does Cherokee Medical Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 10 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Cherokee Medical Center; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Cherokee Medical Center?
Cherokee Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Cherokee Medical Center?
Cherokee Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Cherokee Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Cherokee Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Cherokee Medical Center?
Cherokee Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Gaffney, SC.
How much does Medicare spend at Cherokee Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Cherokee Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Cherokee Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Cherokee Medical Center 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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