Complications & Deaths Measures
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Ohio · Critical Access
Fostoria Community Hospital
Fostoria Community Hospital holds a 3 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Fostoria, OH.
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 31th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH 44830 · Seneca County · (419) 435-7734
The verdict
Fostoria Community Hospital earns 3 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 0 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 31%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 0
- measures better than national of 9 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Where Fostoria Community Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 69% higher than 31% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Fostoria Community Hospital vs. Ohio and the nation
- Fostoria Community H…
Fostoria Community Hospital
3 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Fostoria Community Hospital rates below the Ohio average of 3.4 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
No
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 3 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | 19.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -17.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -24.9 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.4 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
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 Ohio
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
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No rating Acute Care - Department of Defense
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No rating Psychiatric
Adams County Regional Medical Center
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2/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Fayette Medical Center
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3/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Pike Medical Center
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Regional Medical Center
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Fostoria Community Hospital?
Fostoria Community Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does Fostoria Community Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 9 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Fostoria Community Hospital; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Fostoria Community Hospital?
Fostoria Community Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Fostoria Community Hospital?
Fostoria Community Hospital 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 Fostoria Community Hospital have emergency services?
No, Fostoria Community Hospital does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Fostoria Community Hospital?
Fostoria Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Fostoria, OH.
How much does Medicare spend at Fostoria Community Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Fostoria Community Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Fostoria Community Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Fostoria Community Hospital 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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