Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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) | 11.6% | 144 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11% | 231 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.5% | 305 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.6% | 72 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.3% | 174 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 897 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.41% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Hilo Benioff Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Hilo, HI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hilo Benioff Medical Center a good hospital?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hilo, HI with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Hilo Benioff Medical Center located?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is located at 1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: (808) 932-3000.
What is the star rating for Hilo Benioff Medical Center?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Hilo Benioff Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Hilo Benioff Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 177 patients/yr | $58,769 | $24,514 | 58% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $40,932 | $16,965 | 59% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $50,002 | $16,865 | 66% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 59 patients/yr | $45,005 | $12,768 | 72% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 49 patients/yr | $30,852 | $14,033 | 55% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 45 patients/yr | $37,917 | $14,064 | 63% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $54,571 | $13,894 | 75% less |
PSYCHOSES 35 patients/yr | $31,005 | $17,064 | 45% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 34 patients/yr | $59,919 | $21,939 | 63% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $79,013 | $31,736 | 60% 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 - State
- County
- Hawaii
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 120005