Hospitals with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate in Alabama
Rate of pressure ulcers (bedsores) acquired during hospitalization. Lower rates indicate better nursing care and patient monitoring during recovery.
50 hospitals reportingin AlabamaLower score = Better
Alabama — Pressure Ulcer Rate at a Glance
0.62per 1,000
Alabama Average
0.61per 1,000
US National Average
75
Hospitals Reporting
Alabama performs worse than the US average for pressure ulcer rate. The state average (0.62 per 1,000) is 0.01 higher than the national average (0.61 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Alabama Hospital Rankings — Pressure Ulcer Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER | DOTHAN | 0.13per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | FLOWERS HOSPITAL | DOTHAN | 0.16per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER | BIRMINGHAM | 0.16per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | 0.19per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | ST. VINCENT'S EAST | BIRMINGHAM | 0.23per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | TUSCALOOSA | 0.24per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | HUNTSVILLE | 0.24per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 8 | GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER | BIRMINGHAM | 0.25per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 9 | RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GADSDEN | 0.26per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 10 | CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | CULLMAN | 0.28per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 11 | HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL | SHEFFIELD | 0.31per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 12 | BALDWIN HEALTH | FOLEY | 0.31per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 13 | MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS | BOAZ | 0.33per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 14 | MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM | BESSEMER | 0.33per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 15 | WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | JASPER | 0.37per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 16 | ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL | ATHENS | 0.39per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 17 | MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER | MOBILE | 0.40per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 18 | MEDICAL CENTER ENTERPRISE | ENTERPRISE | 0.43per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 19 | NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ANNISTON | 0.43per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 20 | USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | MOBILE | 0.43per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 21 | VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY CAMPUS | SELMA | 0.44per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 22 | ANDALUSIA HEALTH | ANDALUSIA | 0.45per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 23 | PRATTVILLE BAPTIST HOSPITAL | PRATTVILLE | 0.45per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 24 | THOMAS HOSPITAL | FAIRHOPE | 0.46per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 25 | BAPTIST HEALTH BROOKWOOD HOSPITAL | VESTAVIA | 0.47per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 26 | DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | FORT PAYNE | 0.48per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 27 | HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER | SCOTTSBORO | 0.48per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 28 | RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER | ALEXANDER CITY | 0.50per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 29 | COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | SYLACAUGA | 0.50per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 30 | CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | TALLADEGA | 0.52per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 31 | RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL | RUSSELLVILLE | 0.52per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 32 | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL | BIRMINGHAM | 0.53per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 33 | NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER | WINFIELD | 0.53per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 34 | ST VINCENT'S ST CLAIR | PELL CITY | 0.53per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 35 | MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | OPP | 0.54per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 36 | NORTH BALDWIN INFIRMARY | BAY MINETTE | 0.54per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 37 | JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | PHENIX CITY | 0.54per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 38 | NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER | FLORENCE | 0.55per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 39 | DALE MEDICAL CENTER | OZARK | 0.56per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 40 | LAKELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | HALEYVILLE | 0.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 41 | EVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTER | EVERGREEN | 0.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 42 | D W MCMILLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | BREWTON | 0.57per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 43 | THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE- LV STABLER HOSPITAL | GREENVILLE | 0.57per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 44 | FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTE | 0.58per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 45 | TROY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | TROY | 0.58per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 46 | SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER | MOBILE | 0.58per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 47 | NORTH ALABAMA SHOALS HOSPITAL | MUSCLE SHOALS | 0.58per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 48 | MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL | MONROEVILLE | 0.59per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 49 | ATMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | ATMORE | 0.59per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 50 | FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER | CENTRE | 0.60per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |