Acute care hospital in Plantation, FL

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

401 NW 42nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317 · (954) 587-5010

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★2

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

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital at a glance

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Plantation, Florida (Broward County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.1.

67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 134 minutes in the ER, better than the Florida median of 155 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 2.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Broward County
CMS Certification Number
100167

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)250
Safety of care260
Readmissions052

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility66%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)2 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)66%67.5%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)67%68.3%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 52.4 / 53.1 / 5Worse
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)2 / 53.3 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Quietness at night (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Better
Completed patient surveys7061,250611

Emergency room

This facility134 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)134 min155 min157 minBetter
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)0%1%1.7%Better
Emergency department volumehigh

Timely care

This facility84%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)84%72.7%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)33%54.3%74.5%Worse

Death rates (30-day)

This facility11.4%Florida average11.7%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)11.4%11.7%11.8%Average
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)9%10.2%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)11.2%14.5%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)9.9%12.3%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)7.3%8.4%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility15.6%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)15.6%14.7%14.4%Worse
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)21%21.7%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)17.4%17.5%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.7%20.1%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5.1%6%5.8%Better
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)10%11.3%11.1%Better

Safety & infections

This facility3.1%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)3.1%4.1%4.2%Better
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.130.971.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.000.420.58Better
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.000.290.48Better
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.400.590.80Average
Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better)0.840.881.04Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.000.640.68Better
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.020.190.36Better

Other hospitals near HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

  1. Westside Regional Medical Center

    8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 · 2.9 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

  2. HCA Florida University Hospital

    3476 S University Dr., Davie, FL 33328 · 4.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

  3. Memorial Hospital Pembroke

    7800 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · 6 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  4. Broward Health Medical Center

    1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · 6.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★3Average

  5. Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs

    1201 N 37th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33021 · 6.7 mi

    Psychiatric · For-profit

    Not rated

  6. Memorial Regional Hospital

    3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021 · 6.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is HCA Florida Mercy Hospital's rating?

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital has 2 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 HCA Florida Mercy Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 134 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Florida median is 155 minutes.

Does HCA Florida Mercy Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is HCA Florida Mercy Hospital and how do I contact it?

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is at 401 NW 42nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317. Phone: (954) 587-5010.

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.