A 5-star rating is the highest possible score, indicating the best quality care for patients
Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital, part of Ascension, one of the nation’s leading non-profit health systems with 140 hospitals across 18 states and the District of Columbia, is proud to announce its 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, released on July 31. These ratings, which assess quality of care, patient safety, and patient experience, are essential for patients and families making informed healthcare decisions.
The CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings are derived from 46 publicly reported quality measures, categorized into Mortality, Patient Experience, Readmission, Safety of Care, and Timely & Effective Care. These measures are summarized into a single star rating, with five stars indicating the highest level of hospital performance. Hospitals participating in CMS programs must collect data for these measures, which are reported on Care Compare.
“We are truly honored that CMS has recognized our facility as one of the highest performing hospitals in the U.S. with a 5-star rating,” said Dale Humphrey, CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas River Park. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our caregivers and associates who consistently provide high quality and compassionate care to the patients and communities we serve.”
Patients, families, and communities can view the star ratings for acute care hospitals on the Care Compare website, a useful tool that can help with making informed healthcare choices.
