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Ohio · Acute Care
South Pointe Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), South Pointe Hospital ranks #279 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #279 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.
20000 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44122 · Cuyahoga County · (216) 491-6523
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), South Pointe Hospital ranks #279 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 3 quality measures beating the national benchmark (2 worse).
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #279 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 3
- measures better than national of 19 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 4 to 5 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 South Pointe Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
South Pointe Hospital vs. Ohio and the nation
- South Pointe Hospital
South Pointe Hospital
5 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, South Pointe Hospital rates above the Ohio average of 3.6 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for South Pointe Hospital
Mortality 5 measures
Safety of care 6 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 | 0.95 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1 | 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 | 6.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 10.9 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.1 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.95 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.64 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.45 | 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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) | 0.368 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.718 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.302 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.649 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.576 | 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 | 20.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 27.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 33.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.7 | Same as National |
| 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 | 17.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.4 | 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) | 0.96 |
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 South Pointe Hospital outside Ohio, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside OH (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside OH (2 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Ohio
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
One of 195 Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio, 6 are shown here.
88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson AFB)
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Adams County Regional Medical Center
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3/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Fayette Medical Center
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3/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Pike Medical Center
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Regional Medical Center
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does South Pointe Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, South Pointe Hospital ranks #279 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for South Pointe Hospital?
South Pointe Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does South Pointe Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 19 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at South Pointe Hospital; 2 rate worse.
What do patients say about South Pointe Hospital?
South Pointe Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at South Pointe Hospital?
South Pointe 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 South Pointe Hospital have emergency services?
No, South Pointe Hospital does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is South Pointe Hospital?
South Pointe Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Other ownership, located in Warrensville Heights, OH.
How much does Medicare spend at South Pointe Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for South Pointe Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does South Pointe Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, South Pointe Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
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