Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Florida · Acute Care
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital holds a 1 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Plantation, FL.
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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401 NW 42nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317 · Broward County · (954) 587-5010
The verdict
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital earns 1 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 3 quality measures better than the national benchmark against 5 worse.
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 0%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 3
- measures better than national of 21 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where HCA Florida Mercy Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital vs. Florida and the nation
- HCA Florida Mercy Ho… 1
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
1 stars
- Florida avg
Florida state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital rates below the Florida average of 2.8 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%
1 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 8 measures
Readmission 7 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.96 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.13 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 168.25 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 7.8 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 11.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.2 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.84 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.61 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.29 | 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 | 1 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 1 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.881 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.082 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.756 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.371 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0 | Better than National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.9 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.3 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 75.1 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 46.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 12.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.1 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16 | 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 | 6.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| 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) | 1.1 |
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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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for HCA Florida Mercy Hospital?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does HCA Florida Mercy Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 21 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital; 5 rate worse.
What do patients say about HCA Florida Mercy Hospital?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 1 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 3 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does HCA Florida Mercy Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is HCA Florida Mercy Hospital?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Plantation, FL. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does HCA Florida Mercy Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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