Critical access hospital in Litchfield, IL
St Francis Hospital
1215 Franciscan Dr, Litchfield, IL 62056 · (217) 324-2191
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
St Francis Hospital at a glance
St Francis Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Litchfield, Illinois (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 3.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141350
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 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 70.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 105 | 558 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 67% | 62.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 69% | 83.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.7% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.8% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.5% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.4% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.41 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near St Francis Hospital
Hillsboro Area Hospital
1200 E Tremont Street, Hillsboro, IL 62049 · 10.7 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedCommunity Hospital of Staunton
400 N Caldwell St, Staunton, IL 62088 · 12.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedCarlinville Area Hospital
20733 N Broad Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 · 13.5 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below averageHshs Holy Family Hospital INC
200 Health Care Dr, Greenville, IL 62246 · 23.7 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageSt Joseph's Hospital
12866 Troxler Avenue, Highland, IL 62249 · 29.1 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageOsf Saint Anthony's Health Center
St Anthony's Way, Alton, IL 62002 · 29.6 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Hospital's rating?
St Francis Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Illinois hospitals is 3 stars.
Does St Francis Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St Francis Hospital and how do I contact it?
St Francis Hospital is at 1215 Franciscan Dr, Litchfield, IL 62056. Phone: (217) 324-2191.
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.