Palmetto General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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 | 3.4% | 39 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 96 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 135 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.1% | 124 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.1% | 49 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.9% | 82 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 404 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Palmetto General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Palmetto General Hospital has a trust score of 56/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Hialeah, FL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Hialeah
#3
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
56 vs 56
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmetto General Hospital a good hospital?
Palmetto General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Hialeah, FL with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 56/100.
Where is Palmetto General Hospital located?
Palmetto General Hospital is located at 2001 W 68Th St, Hialeah, FL 33016. Phone: (305) 823-5000.
What is the star rating for Palmetto General Hospital?
Palmetto General Hospital 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 Palmetto General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Palmetto General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 131 patients/yr | $115,894 | $16,248 | 86% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $103,950 | $14,743 | 86% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 37 patients/yr | $260,446 | $40,556 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $82,134 | $11,818 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $79,137 | $11,109 | 86% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $118,198 | $15,432 | 87% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $120,555 | $16,410 | 86% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $82,645 | $11,826 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 26 patients/yr | $64,611 | $7,286 | 89% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $102,360 | $12,483 | 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
- Miami-Dade
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 100187