Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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) | 12.5% | 42 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14% | 126 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.4% | 133 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.5% | 89 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 90 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 497 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.83% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lancaster, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Lancaster
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
68 vs 54
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center a good hospital?
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Lancaster, SC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center located?
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center is located at 800 W Meeting St, Lancaster, SC 29720. Phone: (803) 286-1481.
What is the star rating for Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center?
Musc Health Lancaster 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 Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 83 patients/yr | $109,964 | $17,805 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $102,575 | $13,653 | 87% less |
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT 48 patients/yr | $388,479 | $24,930 | 94% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $95,117 | $15,846 | 83% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $90,489 | $14,547 | 84% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 24 patients/yr | $70,023 | $11,712 | 83% less |
OTHER CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS WITH MCC 20 patients/yr | $109,409 | $17,553 | 84% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $66,137 | $10,652 | 84% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 19 patients/yr | $86,929 | $9,757 | 89% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 19 patients/yr | $76,833 | $8,879 | 88% 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
- Lancaster
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 420036