Acute care hospital in Summerville, SC
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC
100 Callen Blvd., Summerville, SC 29486 · (854) 529-3002
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
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC at a glance
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC is a non-profit acute care hospital in Summerville, South Carolina (Dorchester County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.4.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 140 minutes in the ER, better than the South Carolina median of 162 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Dorchester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 420110
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 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 72.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 70.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 609 | 782 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 140 min | 162 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 69% | 65.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85% | 76.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.1% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.9% | 12.1% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.6% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina 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% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.7% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.85 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.28 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC's rating?
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for South Carolina hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 140 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The South Carolina median is 162 minutes.
Does Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC and how do I contact it?
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley INC is at 100 Callen Blvd., Summerville, SC 29486. Phone: (854) 529-3002.
About this data
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