Lee Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 3.3% | 333 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 570 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.2% | 1,179 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.7% | 939 | Better |
| COPD | 7.6% | 336 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.4% | 219 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.8% | 307 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3% | 4,351 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.94% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lee Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Lee Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 84/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Fort Myers, FL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Fort Myers
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
84 vs 65
Score vs city avg
4.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lee Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Lee Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Fort Myers, FL with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 84/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Lee Memorial Hospital located?
Lee Memorial Hospital is located at 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Phone: (239) 343-5000.
What is the star rating for Lee Memorial Hospital?
Lee Memorial Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Lee Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Lee Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 580 patients/yr | $46,514 | $10,455 | 78% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 488 patients/yr | $82,970 | $15,509 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 254 patients/yr | $60,530 | $12,824 | 79% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 237 patients/yr | $108,508 | $15,156 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 181 patients/yr | $32,414 | $6,954 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 167 patients/yr | $45,149 | $10,724 | 76% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 160 patients/yr | $29,520 | $6,724 | 77% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 152 patients/yr | $34,099 | $7,209 | 79% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 151 patients/yr | $54,954 | $10,105 | 82% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 146 patients/yr | $42,134 | $8,247 | 80% 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
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 100012