Saint Francis Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 5.3% | 28 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.5% | 129 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.1% | 327 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 18.6% | 314 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.8% | 154 | Avg |
| Stroke | 18.7% | 187 | Worse |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 4.3% | 98 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 1,266 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.14% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Saint Francis Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Saint Francis Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Cape Girardeau
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
61 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Francis Medical Center a good hospital?
Saint Francis Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Saint Francis Medical Center located?
Saint Francis Medical Center is located at 211 St Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Phone: (573) 331-3000.
What is the star rating for Saint Francis Medical Center?
Saint Francis Medical Center 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 Saint Francis Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Saint Francis Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 383 patients/yr | $81,723 | $14,536 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 121 patients/yr | $51,826 | $9,897 | 81% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 106 patients/yr | $65,753 | $9,744 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 86 patients/yr | $51,727 | $8,271 | 84% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $178,048 | $24,274 | 86% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $63,599 | $12,265 | 81% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 48 patients/yr | $89,964 | $15,256 | 83% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $172,639 | $32,730 | 81% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 44 patients/yr | $44,179 | $7,969 | 82% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $56,001 | $10,693 | 81% 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
- Cape Girardeau
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 260183