Acute care hospital in Hialeah, FL

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

1475 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012 · (305) 558-2500

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus at a glance

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus is a non-profit acute care hospital in Hialeah, Florida (Miami-Dade County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.1.

63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 198 minutes in the ER, worse than the Florida median of 155 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
County
Miami-Dade County
CMS Certification Number
100050

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)040
Safety of care040
Readmissions130

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility58%Florida average67.5%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)58%67.5%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)63%68.3%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 52.4 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.1 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)1 / 52.6 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Cleanliness (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.4 / 5Better
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys3801,250611

Emergency room

This facility198 minFlorida average155 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)198 min155 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)1%1%1.7%Better
Emergency department volumelow

Timely care

This facility100%Florida average72.7%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)100%72.7%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)30%54.3%74.5%Worse

Death rates (30-day)

This facility10.4%Florida average10.2%U.S. average11.1%
Death rate for heart failure patients: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)10.4%10.2%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)12.8%14.5%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)15.9%12.3%12.1%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)7.5%8.4%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14.7%Florida average14.7%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14.7%14.7%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)21.5%21.7%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)17.7%17.5%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)18.4%20.1%19.9%Better
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)7.2%6%5.8%Worse

Safety & infections

This facility4.5%Florida average4.1%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)4.5%4.1%4.2%Worse
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)0.940.971.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.870.420.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.340.290.48Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)3.130.640.68Worse
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.270.190.36Better

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Frequently asked questions

What is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus's rating?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Florida hospitals is 3.1 stars.

How long is the ER wait at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 198 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Florida median is 155 minutes.

Does Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus and how do I contact it?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus is at 1475 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012. Phone: (305) 558-2500.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.