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Alabama · Acute Care
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System ranks #1842 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1842 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.
995 9th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022 · Jefferson County · (205) 481-7000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System ranks #1842 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1842 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 16 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 2 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
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 Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System sits among rated US hospitals
3 Around the middle higher than 27% 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
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System vs. Alabama and the nation
- Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System
3 stars
- Alabama avg
Alabama state average
2.7 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System rates above the Alabama average of 2.7 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health Sy…
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 6 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 | 1.73 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.16 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.3 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.53 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.58 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.43 | 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 | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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) | 0.759 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.248 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.584 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.13 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.671 | Same as National |
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 | 19.5 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.1 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 22.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | 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 | 16.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | 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) | 1.01 (Above average) |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System outside Alabama, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside AL (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside AL (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Alabama
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Alabama.
One of 99 Medicare-certified hospitals in Alabama, 6 are shown here.
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2/5
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2/5
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4/5
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Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System ranks #1842 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System perform on quality measures?
2 of 16 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System 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 Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System have emergency services?
Yes, Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Bessemer, AL. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System offer maternal health services?
Yes, Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.