Lower Keys Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 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 | 3.8% | 117 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.5% | 133 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.3% | 179 | Better |
| COPD | 9.2% | 25 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 397 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lower Keys Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Lower Keys Medical Center has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Key West, FL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower Keys Medical Center a good hospital?
Lower Keys Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Key West, FL with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Lower Keys Medical Center located?
Lower Keys Medical Center is located at 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040. Phone: (305) 294-5531.
What is the star rating for Lower Keys Medical Center?
Lower Keys 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 Lower Keys Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Lower Keys Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $56,275 | $13,789 | 75% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $116,970 | $21,758 | 81% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $70,415 | $15,919 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $84,995 | $17,575 | 79% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 24 patients/yr | $50,196 | $8,516 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $49,839 | $12,358 | 75% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 22 patients/yr | $38,023 | $9,528 | 75% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 21 patients/yr | $66,291 | $10,327 | 84% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 19 patients/yr | $45,627 | $9,411 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 18 patients/yr | $50,400 | $9,722 | 81% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Monroe
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 100150