Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.1% | 41 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.1% | 431 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.6% | 983 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.2% | 867 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 296 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.1% | 1,082 | Better |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 4,526 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health a Good Hospital?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Fort Myers, FL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in stroke, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Fort Myers
#2
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
72 vs 65
Score vs city avg
4.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health a good hospital?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health is an acute care hospital in Fort Myers, FL with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health located?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health is located at 13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Phone: (239) 343-1000.
What is the star rating for Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health 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 Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health have an emergency room?
Yes, Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 621 patients/yr | $93,214 | $14,530 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 462 patients/yr | $56,358 | $9,530 | 83% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 227 patients/yr | $70,574 | $11,834 | 83% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 155 patients/yr | $105,182 | $14,779 | 86% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 152 patients/yr | $36,548 | $5,944 | 84% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 150 patients/yr | $61,240 | $7,592 | 88% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 147 patients/yr | $56,307 | $9,850 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 142 patients/yr | $35,082 | $6,051 | 83% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 126 patients/yr | $94,343 | $13,829 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 121 patients/yr | $39,404 | $6,514 | 83% 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
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Lee
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 100220