Helen Keller Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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 | 4.5% | 33 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 18.5% | 230 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 18.7% | 228 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 149 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 48 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.6% | 727 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.93% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Helen Keller Hospital a Good Hospital?
Helen Keller Hospital has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Sheffield, AL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helen Keller Hospital a good hospital?
Helen Keller Hospital is an acute care hospital in Sheffield, AL with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Helen Keller Hospital located?
Helen Keller Hospital is located at 1300 South Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660. Phone: (256) 386-4556.
What is the star rating for Helen Keller Hospital?
Helen Keller Hospital 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 Helen Keller Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Helen Keller Hospital provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Colbert
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 010019