Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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 | 3.4% | 126 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.9% | 262 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.4% | 389 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.7% | 219 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.3% | 89 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.1% | 102 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 189 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 1,483 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.27% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown a Good Hospital?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Columbia, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Columbia
#5
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
60 vs 63
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown a good hospital?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is an acute care hospital in Columbia, SC with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown located?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is located at 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. Phone: (803) 256-5300.
What is the star rating for Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown have an emergency room?
Yes, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Richland
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 420026