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Mississippi · Acute Care
Singing River Health System
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Singing River Health System ranks #3141 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th pct.
- national percentile
- #3141 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.
2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS 39581 · Jackson County · (228) 809-5000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Singing River Health System ranks #3141 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 3 quality measures beating the national benchmark (6 worse).
- 0th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #3141 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 3
- measures better than national of 27 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 2 to 1 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall 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 Singing River Health System 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
Singing River Health System vs. Mississippi and the nation
- Singing River Health… 1
Singing River Health System
1 stars
- Mississippi avg
Mississippi state average
2.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, Singing River Health System 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 Singing River Health System
Mortality 8 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 | 1.01 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.94 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 177.69 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.7 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 20.1 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.2 | Worse than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.18 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.43 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.6 | 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 | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.541 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.097 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.477 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.903 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.406 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.5 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 8.4 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 28.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 21.4 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.9 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.1 | 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) | 1.01 |
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 Singing River Health System 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 Singing River Health System compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Singing River Health System ranks #3141 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 Singing River Health System?
Singing River Health System has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Singing River Health System perform on quality measures?
6 of 27 compared measures rate worse than national at Singing River Health System (elevated worse-share tercile); 3 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about Singing River Health System?
Singing River 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 Singing River Health System?
Singing River Health System tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Singing River Health System have emergency services?
Yes, Singing River Health System provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Singing River Health System?
Singing River Health System is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Pascagoula, MS. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Singing River Health System?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Singing River Health System, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Singing River Health System offer maternal health services?
Yes, Singing River Health System reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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