Acute care hospital in Sheffield, AL
Helen Keller Hospital
1300 South Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660 · (256) 386-4556
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Helen Keller Hospital at a glance
Helen Keller Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Sheffield, Alabama (Colbert County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 2.7.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 188 minutes in the ER, worse than the Alabama median of 153 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Colbert County
- CMS Certification Number
- 010019
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 76% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 425 | 619 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 188 min | 153 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 60% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 66% | 62.9% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 17.8% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.6% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 21.9% | 14.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.6% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 7.3% | 6% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.6% | 4.5% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.64 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 2.66 | 0.62 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.81 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Helen Keller Hospital's rating?
Helen Keller Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Alabama hospitals is 2.7 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Helen Keller Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 188 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does Helen Keller Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Helen Keller Hospital and how do I contact it?
Helen Keller Hospital is at 1300 South Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660. Phone: (256) 386-4556.
About this data
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