Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.3% | 246 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.5% | 496 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.4% | 584 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.1% | 230 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 197 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.7% | 56 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 1,406 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.3% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baptist Health - Fort Smith a Good Hospital?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith has a trust score of 54/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Fort Smith, AR, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Fort Smith
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
54 vs 58
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baptist Health - Fort Smith a good hospital?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith is an acute care hospital in Fort Smith, AR with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 54/100.
Where is Baptist Health - Fort Smith located?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith is located at 1001 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Phone: (479) 441-4000.
What is the star rating for Baptist Health - Fort Smith?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Baptist Health - Fort Smith have an emergency room?
Yes, Baptist Health - Fort Smith provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Sebastian
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 040055