Acute care hospital in Fremont, NE
Methodist Fremont Health
450 East 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025 · (402) 721-1610
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
Methodist Fremont Health at a glance
Methodist Fremont Health is a non-profit acute care hospital in Fremont, Nebraska (Dodge County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Nebraska average of 3.5.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 126 minutes in the ER, worse than the Nebraska median of 120 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Dodge County
- CMS Certification Number
- 280077
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 | 5 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 78.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 77.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 427 | 345 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 126 min | 120 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 66% | 62.4% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 66% | 74.4% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 12.4% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.5% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.8% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.08 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.17 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Methodist Fremont Health's rating?
Methodist Fremont Health has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Nebraska hospitals is 3.5 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Methodist Fremont Health?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 126 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nebraska median is 120 minutes.
Does Methodist Fremont Health have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Methodist Fremont Health and how do I contact it?
Methodist Fremont Health is at 450 East 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025. Phone: (402) 721-1610.
About this data
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