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SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ranks #3146 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- #3146 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 · St. Louis City County · (314) 257-8000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ranks #3146 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 1/5 (below the 3.2-star national average).
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #3146 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 3
- measures better than national of 24 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 1-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 SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital vs. Missouri and the nation
- SSM Health Saint Lou… 1
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
1 stars
- Missouri avg
Missouri state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital rates below the Missouri average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%
1 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 6 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.72 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.14 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 207.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.9 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.35 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.66 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.06 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.4 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.426 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.82 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.208 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.059 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.902 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.2 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 22 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 24.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 28.2 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 106.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.3 | 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) | 1.06 |
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 Missouri.
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3/5
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Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ranks #3146 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 for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital?
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 24 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital; 3 rate worse.
What do patients say about SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital?
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital?
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital?
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Church ownership, located in Saint Louis, MO.
How much does Medicare spend at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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