Viera Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 | 3.5% | 74 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.3% | 52 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.6% | 221 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.5% | 314 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.7% | 102 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.8% | 118 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 1,248 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.97% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Viera Hospital a Good Hospital?
Viera Hospital has a trust score of 77/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Melbourne, FL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Melbourne
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
77 vs 62
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viera Hospital a good hospital?
Viera Hospital is an acute care hospital in Melbourne, FL with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 77/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Viera Hospital located?
Viera Hospital is located at 8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940. Phone: (321) 434-9000.
What is the star rating for Viera Hospital?
Viera Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Viera Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Viera Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 140 patients/yr | $72,646 | $12,901 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $66,268 | $10,606 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 73 patients/yr | $45,600 | $8,108 | 82% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $56,837 | $8,590 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $38,645 | $7,501 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 48 patients/yr | $30,528 | $5,297 | 83% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 47 patients/yr | $37,000 | $6,624 | 82% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 45 patients/yr | $36,881 | $5,322 | 86% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 40 patients/yr | $27,076 | $5,132 | 81% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $46,562 | $10,041 | 78% 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
- Brevard
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 100315