Firelands Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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) | 13.1% | 129 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14% | 303 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.1% | 226 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.3% | 133 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.9% | 131 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5% | 1,044 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.89% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Firelands Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Firelands Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 67/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Sandusky, OH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Firelands Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Firelands Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Sandusky, OH with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 67/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Firelands Regional Medical Center located?
Firelands Regional Medical Center is located at 1111 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870. Phone: (419) 557-7400.
What is the star rating for Firelands Regional Medical Center?
Firelands Regional Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Firelands Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Firelands Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 143 patients/yr | $21,056 | $9,405 | 55% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 104 patients/yr | $15,243 | $6,090 | 60% less |
PSYCHOSES 94 patients/yr | $12,747 | $10,104 | 21% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 63 patients/yr | $21,679 | $6,868 | 68% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 55 patients/yr | $42,454 | $13,736 | 68% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $28,000 | $10,554 | 62% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC 45 patients/yr | $10,345 | $4,461 | 57% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 42 patients/yr | $14,814 | $6,037 | 59% less |
DEPRESSIVE NEUROSES 38 patients/yr | $9,077 | $7,105 | 22% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 37 patients/yr | $16,891 | $6,036 | 64% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Erie
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 360025