Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Mississippi · Acute Care
Highland Community Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Highland Community Hospital ranks #3054 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th pct.
- national percentile
- #3054 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.
130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS 39466 · Pearl River County · (601) 358-9400
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Highland Community Hospital ranks #3054 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 0th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #3054 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 12 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 1-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 Highland Community Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% in the bottom 1% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Highland Community Hospital vs. Mississippi and the nation
- Highland Community … 1
Highland Community Hospital
1 stars
- Mississippi avg
Mississippi state average
2.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, Highland Community Hospital rates below the Mississippi average of 2.3 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Local
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
Worse-than-national profile for Highland Community Hospital
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 3 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 | 1.04 | Same as National |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 23.4 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.3 | 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 | 3.46 | 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)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.989 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 1.658 | 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 | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.2 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 41.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 80.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.8 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | 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 | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | 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) | 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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Highland Community Hospital outside Mississippi, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MS (1/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MS (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Mississippi
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Mississippi.
One of 107 Medicare-certified hospitals in Mississippi, 6 are shown here.
81st Medical Group (Keesler AFB)
Biloxi, MS
No rating Acute Care - Department of Defense
Allegiance Specialty Hospital of Greenville
Greenville, MS
No rating Long-term
Alliance Health Center
Meridian, MS
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Alliance Healthcare System, Inc
Holly Springs, MS
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus
Meridian, MS
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Highland Community Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Highland Community Hospital ranks #3054 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.
What is the CMS star rating for Highland Community Hospital?
Highland Community Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Highland Community Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 12 compared measures rate worse than national at Highland Community Hospital (elevated worse-share tercile); 0 rate better (sparse).
What do patients say about Highland Community Hospital?
Highland Community Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Highland Community Hospital?
Highland Community Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Highland Community Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Highland Community Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Highland Community Hospital?
Highland Community Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Picayune, MS. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Highland Community Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Highland Community Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Highland Community Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Highland Community Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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