Mercy Hospital South
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.7% | 122 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.4% | 172 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.5% | 677 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.3% | 634 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 200 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12% | 443 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.9% | 76 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 2,512 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.8% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Mercy Hospital South a Good Hospital?
Mercy Hospital South has a trust score of 52/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Saint Louis, MO, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Saint Louis
#6
Rank in city
10
Hospitals
52 vs 58
Score vs city avg
3.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercy Hospital South a good hospital?
Mercy Hospital South is an acute care hospital in Saint Louis, MO with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 52/100.
Where is Mercy Hospital South located?
Mercy Hospital South is located at 10010 Kennerly Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128. Phone: (314) 525-1000.
What is the star rating for Mercy Hospital South?
Mercy Hospital South 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 Mercy Hospital South have an emergency room?
Yes, Mercy Hospital South provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 515 patients/yr | $49,785 | $13,662 | 73% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 266 patients/yr | $36,376 | $9,207 | 75% less |
PSYCHOSES 240 patients/yr | $19,958 | $9,777 | 51% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 167 patients/yr | $39,208 | $11,610 | 70% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 115 patients/yr | $25,424 | $8,333 | 67% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $31,343 | $9,355 | 70% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $104,336 | $33,464 | 68% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 94 patients/yr | $17,606 | $5,951 | 66% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 92 patients/yr | $30,431 | $8,837 | 71% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 87 patients/yr | $52,398 | $14,204 | 73% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- St. Louis
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 260077