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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Miami-Dade
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 100187