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Minnesota · Acute Care
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester holds a 5 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Rochester, MN.
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- 90th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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1216 Second Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902 · Olmsted County · (507) 255-5123
The verdict
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester earns 5 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 17 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 5 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 90%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 17
- measures better than national of 26 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 10% higher than 90% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester vs. Minnesota and the nation
- Mayo Clinic Hospital…
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
5 stars
- Minnesota avg
Minnesota state average
3.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester rates above the Minnesota average of 3.8 and above the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 8 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.75 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.77 | Better than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 141.37 | Better than National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 8.4 | Better than National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 7.6 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 11 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.1 | Better than National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 2.3 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.19 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.91 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.63 | Worse than 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 | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.633 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.478 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.612 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.177 | Better than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.136 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.723 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 10.8 | Better than National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 | Better than National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -23.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -17.1 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -6.9 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.9 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.5 | 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 | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.9 | 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) | 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 |
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Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Minnesota.
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No rating Acute Care Hospitals
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester perform on quality measures?
17 of 26 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 4 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester have emergency services?
Yes, Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Church ownership, located in Rochester, MN. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester offer maternal health services?
Yes, Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester 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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