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ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE holds a 3 of 5 CMS overall star rating — below the national average of 3.1 — in COLUMBUS, GA.

3★
CMS overall rating: 31th
National percentile: 20
Quality measures: 36
Infection measures

2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, COLUMBUS, GA 31995 · MUSCOGEE County · (706) 596-4020

The verdict

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE earns 3 of 5 stars from CMS — below the 3.1-star national average — and reports 2 quality measures better than the national benchmark.

3 / 5
CMS overall star rating: Higher than 31%
of 2,866 rated US hospitals: 2
measures better than national of 25 compared: No
emergency department on site

All figures from the CMS Hospital Compare release of 2026-05-15. This page is informational and not medical advice.

Where ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE sits among rated US hospitals

CMS overall star rating — count of hospitals at each rating, this hospital marked

3 Top 69% higher than 31% of 2,866 rated hospitals

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated hospitals. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Hospital Compare — overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL-…

3
Georgia avg

2.6
US avg

3.1

What this shows At 3 stars, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE rates above the Georgia average of 2.6 and below the national average of 3.1.

Type

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership

Voluntary non-profit - Private

Emergency Services

Birthing Friendly

Yes

Quality Measures

CMS-tracked

Patient Experience

HCAHPS domains

Infection Measures

CDC NHSN

CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%

3 of 5 stars

Quality profile vs. the national benchmark

How ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE performs across CMS's three outcome domains — each bar shows the share of measures rated better, the same, or worse than the national average.

Mortality 7 measures

Safety of care 7 measures

1 6

Readmission 11 measures

Better than national Same as national Worse than national

Quality Measures

Detailed quality measure performance compared to national benchmarks

Measure	Score	vs. National
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate	1.13	Same as National
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite	1.05	Same as National
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications	150.67	Same as National
Death rate for CABG surgery patients	2.5	Same as National
Death rate for COPD patients	9	Same as National
Death rate for heart attack patients	12.6	Same as National
Death rate for heart failure patients	12.4	Same as National
Death rate for pneumonia patients	16.3	Same as National
Death rate for stroke patients	15.6	Same as National
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate	4.4	Same as National
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate	0.16	Same as National
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate	0.31	Same as National
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate	5.21	Same as National
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate	1.75	Same as National
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate	2.8	Same as National

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

Patient satisfaction survey results measuring hospital care quality

Survey Question	Star Rating	Linear Score
Cleanliness - linear mean score Cleanliness - linear mean score	N/A	84
Cleanliness - star rating Cleanliness - star rating	3	N/A
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Communication about medicines - linear mean score	N/A	71
Communication about medicines - star rating Communication about medicines - star rating	2	N/A
Discharge information - linear mean score Discharge information - linear mean score	N/A	84
Discharge information - star rating Discharge information - star rating	3	N/A
Doctor communication - linear mean score Doctor communication - linear mean score	N/A	90
Doctor communication - star rating Doctor communication - star rating	3	N/A
Nurse communication - linear mean score Nurse communication - linear mean score	N/A	89
Nurse communication - star rating Nurse communication - star rating	2	N/A
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Overall hospital rating - linear mean score	N/A	86
Overall hospital rating - star rating Overall hospital rating - star rating	3	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home No, staff "did not" give patients this information	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "always" explained	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "usually" explained	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night "Always" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night "Usually" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well Doctors "always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them Doctors "always" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well Doctors "usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them Doctors "usually" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well Nurses "always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them Nurses "always" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well Nurses "usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them Nurses "usually" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean Room was "always" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean Room was "usually" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for Staff "always" explained new medications	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects Staff "always" explained possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. Staff "usually" explained new medications	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects Staff "usually" explained possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home Yes, staff "did" give patients this information	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Quietness - linear mean score Quietness - linear mean score	N/A	82
Quietness - star rating Quietness - star rating	3	N/A
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Recommend hospital - linear mean score	N/A	85
Recommend hospital - star rating Recommend hospital - star rating	3	N/A
Summary star rating Summary star rating	3	N/A

Safety & Infections

Healthcare-associated infection rates compared to national benchmarks

Measure	Score	vs. National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)	0.474	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.174	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days	10100	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	5	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	10.546	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	1.051	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)	0.641	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.204	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	4	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	6.239	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	1.546	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days	6645	Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)	0.104	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit	0.042	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases	6	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days	102341	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases	57.516	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit	0.217	Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia	0.621	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit	0.197	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases	4	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days	102341	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases	6.444	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit	1.497	Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy	N/A	Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit	N/A	Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures	27	Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases	0	Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases	0.231	Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit	N/A	Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery	0.665	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit	0.112	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures	114	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases	2	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases	3.007	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit	2.197	Same as National

Staffing & Spending

Medicare spending per episode and unplanned visit measures

Unplanned Visits & Readmissions

Measure	Score	vs. National
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate	14.3	Same as National
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate	19	Same as National
Hospital return days for heart attack patients	-4.6	Average Days per 100 Discharges
Hospital return days for heart failure patients	-9.2	Average Days per 100 Discharges
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients	12	Average Days per 100 Discharges
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)	14.6	Same as National
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate	16	Same as National
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy	5.4	Same as National
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy	10.1	Same as National
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement	N/A	Number of Cases Too Small
Rate of readmission for CABG	10.6	Same as National
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)	12.4	Same as National
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery	0.9	Same as National

Medicare Spending

Measure	Score	Period
Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)	1	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024

Maternal Health

Maternal care quality measures including C-section rates and outcomes

Measure	Score	Sample
Cesarean Birth	N/A	N/A
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)	N/A	N/A

Nearby Hospitals in Georgia

Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Georgia — tap any card for its full quality profile.

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON

CALHOUN, GA

3/5 Acute Care Hospitals

ADVENTHEALTH MURRAY

CHATSWORTH, GA

5/5 Acute Care Hospitals

ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND

ROME, GA

4/5 Acute Care Hospitals

APPLING HEALTHCARE

BAXLEY, GA

No rating Acute Care Hospitals

ARCHBOLD BROOKS

QUITMAN, GA

No rating Critical Access Hospitals

ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

THOMASVILLE, GA

3/5 Acute Care Hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS star rating for ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE?

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5. CMS star ratings are based on multiple quality measures including mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

How does ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE perform on quality measures?

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE has 2 quality measures rated better than the national average and 0 rated worse. 20 total quality measures are tracked for this facility.

What do patients say about ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE?

Patient experience at ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE is measured through HCAHPS surveys covering 68 categories including communication with doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and discharge information. Patient survey star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.

What are the infection rates at ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE?

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE tracks 36 healthcare-associated infection measures. 6 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 24 are at the national average.

Does ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE have emergency services?

No, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.

What type of hospital is ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE?

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in COLUMBUS, GA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.

How much does Medicare spend at ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE?

Medicare spending data is available for ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE across 1 spending categories. These measures compare the hospital's spending per episode to the national median.

Does ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE offer maternal health services?

Yes, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE reports maternal health data including 4 measures such as C-section rates and maternal morbidity outcomes. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.

Data Sources

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: 2026-05-15.

Hospital quality data is sourced from the CMS Hospital Compare program, with patient-experience scores drawn from the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey. Data includes overall star ratings, quality measures, healthcare-associated infections, unplanned visits, Medicare spending, and maternal health measures.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare. This information is not medical advice. Learn more

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

All federal data sources used on this page

CMS Hospital General Information (HGI) — hospital identifier + ownership + general info. data.cms.gov/hospital-general-information
CMS Care Compare — Hospital Quality — patient experience + safety + outcome measures. medicare.gov/care-compare
CMS Provider Data Catalog — all hospital-related Medicare provider data. data.cms.gov/provider-data
AHRQ HCUP — hospital utilization + readmission rates. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) — hospital-acquired infection surveillance. cdc.gov/nhsn
HRSA Health Resources Files — hospital service-area + workforce data. data.hrsa.gov

Reviewed byPlainhospital Editorial, Hospital Quality Editorial Team · June 11, 2026

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