Acute care hospital in Miami, FL
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
9555 SW 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33196 · (786) 467-2000
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
West Kendall Baptist Hospital at a glance
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Miami, Florida (Miami-Dade County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.1.
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 179 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 5 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- CMS Certification Number
- 100314
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) | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 67.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 73% | 68.3% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 755 | 1,250 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 179 min | 155 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 89% | 72.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85% | 54.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 7.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 6.7% | 12.3% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.8% | 14.7% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.6% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.8% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.6% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.29 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.59 | 0.80 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.79 | 0.88 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.64 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.36 | Better |
Other hospitals near West Kendall Baptist Hospital
- ★★★★★4Above average
Baptist Hospital of Miami
8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176 · 12.1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
Larkin Community Hospital
7031 SW 62nd Ave, South Miami, FL 33143 · 16.4 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★1Much below average- ★★★★★4Above average
- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is West Kendall Baptist Hospital's rating?
West Kendall Baptist Hospital has 5 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 West Kendall Baptist Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 179 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Florida median is 155 minutes.
Does West Kendall Baptist Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is West Kendall Baptist Hospital and how do I contact it?
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is at 9555 SW 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33196. Phone: (786) 467-2000.
About this data
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