Hospitals with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate in Delaware
Rate of pressure ulcers (bedsores) acquired during hospitalization. Lower rates indicate better nursing care and patient monitoring during recovery.
7 hospitals reportingin DelawareLower score = Better
Delaware — Pressure Ulcer Rate at a Glance
1.77per 1,000
Delaware Average
0.61per 1,000
US National Average
7
Hospitals Reporting
Delaware performs worse than the US average for pressure ulcer rate. The state average (1.77 per 1,000) is 1.16 higher than the national average (0.61 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Delaware Hospital Rankings — Pressure Ulcer Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | WILMINGTON | 0.36per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER | WILMINGTON | 0.39per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL | NEWARK | 0.48per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC. | SEAFORD | 0.61per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS | DOVER | 0.88per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS | MILFORD | 1.39per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER | LEWES | 8.31per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |