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South Carolina · Acute Care
McLeod Loris Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), McLeod Loris Hospital ranks #830 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #830 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.
3655 Mitchell Street, Loris, SC 29569 · Horry County · (843) 716-7000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), McLeod Loris Hospital ranks #830 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark (3 worse).
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #830 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 22 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 4-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 McLeod Loris Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
McLeod Loris Hospital vs. South Carolina and the nation
- McLeod Loris Hospital
McLeod Loris Hospital
4 stars
- South Carolina avg
South Carolina state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, McLeod Loris Hospital rates above the South Carolina average of 3.4 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for McLeod Loris Hospital
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 8 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.22 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.78 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 181.62 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 14.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.1 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.4 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.14 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.4 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.75 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.9 | 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.739 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.201 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.167 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.318 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.487 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.5 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -28.8 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 13.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 9.1 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | 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 | 4.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.3 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for McLeod Loris Hospital outside South Carolina, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside SC (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside SC (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in South Carolina
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in South Carolina.
One of 65 Medicare-certified hospitals in South Carolina, 6 are shown here.
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2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Anmed Health
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Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does McLeod Loris Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, McLeod Loris Hospital ranks #830 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 McLeod Loris Hospital?
McLeod Loris Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does McLeod Loris Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 22 compared measures rate worse than national at McLeod Loris Hospital (elevated worse-share tercile); 2 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about McLeod Loris Hospital?
McLeod Loris Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at McLeod Loris Hospital?
McLeod Loris Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does McLeod Loris Hospital have emergency services?
No, McLeod Loris Hospital does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is McLeod Loris Hospital?
McLeod Loris Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Loris, SC. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at McLeod Loris Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for McLeod Loris Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does McLeod Loris Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, McLeod Loris Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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