BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL

Why Should You Consider BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL for Your Healthcare?

BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL is a Acute Care Hospitals located in CHARLESTON, SC. This hospital provides emergency services and has 830 affiliated medical professionals. Patient satisfaction is notable with 81% of patients recommending this hospital to others.

Hospital Type & Services

BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL is classified as a Acute Care Hospitals, which means it provides specialized care for patients with serious medical conditions requiring immediate attention.

Ownership & Accountability

This hospital operates under Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, which affects governance, funding, and accountability structures. Medicare ID: 420065

Key Performance Indicators

5/5 Stars

CMS Overall Rating

81%

Patients Recommend

24/7

Emergency Services

Cost Comparison

Understanding hospital costs is crucial for healthcare planning. At BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL, emergency patients are charged an average of $25,672. This is lower than the state average of $26,240 and lower than the national average of $26,591.

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All information sourced from U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and verified as of April 30, 2025. We update our data monthly to ensure accuracy.

How Much Does Care Cost at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL?

Understanding hospital costs is crucial for healthcare planning. Here's what you need to know about the financial aspects of receiving care at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL.

Important Note: Hospital pricing is complex and varies significantly based on your insurance, the specific treatments you need, and your individual circumstances. The data below provides standardized comparisons but may not reflect your actual costs.

Medicare Spending Comparison

To provide a standard metric for comparing hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary). Even if you're not on Medicare, this metric helps compare relative costs between hospitals.

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vs. National Average

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What This Means for You

Cost comparison data is not available for BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL. Contact the hospital directly for pricing information and financial assistance options.

Remember: Your actual costs will depend on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and the specific care you receive.

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Here's a more detailed look at average spending patterns for different types of care at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL:

Type of Care	Average Cost	Period
Home Health Agency Healthcare costs for this service type	$17	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Hospice Healthcare costs for this service type	$1	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Inpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$28	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Outpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$185	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare costs for this service type	$2	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Durable Medical Equipment Healthcare costs for this service type	$10	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Carrier Healthcare costs for this service type	$851	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Home Health Agency Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Hospice Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Inpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$11,984	During Index Hospital Admission
Outpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Durable Medical Equipment Healthcare costs for this service type	$13	During Index Hospital Admission
Carrier Healthcare costs for this service type	$1,581	During Index Hospital Admission
Home Health Agency Healthcare costs for this service type	$807	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Hospice Healthcare costs for this service type	$241	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Inpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$4,066	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Outpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$803	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare costs for this service type	$3,285	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Durable Medical Equipment Healthcare costs for this service type	$119	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Carrier Healthcare costs for this service type	$1,681	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Total Healthcare costs for this service type	$25,672	Complete Episode

Cost Transparency: These figures represent Medicare spending averages and may not reflect costs for privately insured patients. Always contact BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL's financial counselors for personalized cost estimates and payment plan options.

How Safe Is BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL from Infections?

Hospital-acquired infections are a serious concern for patient safety. Here's how BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL performs in preventing infections compared to national standards.

Why This Matters: Hospital-acquired infections can significantly impact your recovery and health outcomes. Lower infection rates indicate better hygiene protocols, staff training, and overall patient safety measures.

Infection Prevention Performance

These measures show how often patients at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL contract specific infections during their medical treatment, compared to national benchmarks:

Type of Infection	BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL Score	vs. National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.04	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	3.63	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1,960.00	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1.36	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1.00	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.74	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.36	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	3.84	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	3,019.00	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	2.13	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	3.00	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1.41	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	0.75	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	4.54	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures Surgical site infections after operations	89.00	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases Surgical site infections after operations	2.44	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases Surgical site infections after operations	5.00	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery Surgical site infections after operations	2.05	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	0.04	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	3.60	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures Surgical site infections after operations	144.00	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases Surgical site infections after operations	1.37	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases Surgical site infections after operations	1.00	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgical site infections after operations	0.73	Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	0.69	Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	5.26	Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	43,946.00	Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	1.83	Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	4.00	Same
MRSA Bacteremia Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	2.18	Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.13	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.64	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	37,361.00	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	19.44	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	6.00	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.31	Better

Understanding Infection Scores

Better Than National

Lower infection rates indicate excellent infection prevention protocols and staff adherence to safety measures.

Same as National

Infection rates meet national standards, indicating adequate safety protocols are in place.

Worse Than National

Higher infection rates may indicate areas for improvement in infection prevention protocols.

Your Role in Infection Prevention: As a patient, you can help prevent infections by following hand hygiene guidelines, asking healthcare workers to wash their hands, and speaking up about any concerns regarding cleanliness or infection prevention protocols.

How Does BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL Compare to Other Hospitals?

Comparing hospitals helps you understand relative quality and safety performance. Here's how BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL measures against similar facilities nationally and in your area.

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Patient Safety & Complication Rates

These measures track serious complications and death rates at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL compared to national averages. Lower rates generally indicate better patient safety and care quality.

Safety Measure	BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL Rate	vs. National Average
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients Measures serious complications during or after treatment	N/A	Not Enough Data
Death rate for heart attack patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	N/A	Not Enough Data
Death rate for CABG surgery patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	N/A	Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	9.8%	Same as National
Death rate for heart failure patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	15.2%	Same as National
Death rate for pneumonia patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	16.2%	Same as National
Death rate for stroke patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	11.7%	Same as National
Pressure ulcer rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.53%	Same as National
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	172.1%	Same as National
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.22%	Same as National
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.25%	Same as National
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate Important patient safety and quality measure	3.14%	Same as National
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate Important patient safety and quality measure	1.62%	Same as National
Postoperative respiratory failure rate Important patient safety and quality measure	11.12%	Same as National
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate Important patient safety and quality measure	3.7%	Same as National
Postoperative sepsis rate Important patient safety and quality measure	4.44%	Same as National
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate Important patient safety and quality measure	1.73%	Same as National
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.94%	Same as National
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite Important patient safety and quality measure	0.94%	Same as National

Understanding Safety Scores: "Better than National" means BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL has lower complication/death rates than average, indicating higher safety. "Worse than National" suggests higher rates that may warrant discussion with your healthcare team about risk factors.

Where Can You Go for Extended Recovery After BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL?

Many patients need continued care after a hospital stay. If you're not ready to return home, skilled nursing facilities provide professional medical care during your recovery period.

Why This Matters: Choosing the right skilled nursing facility can significantly impact your recovery. These facilities provide 24/7 nursing care, physical therapy, and medical supervision when you need more support than home care can provide.

No Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities Found: Our database doesn't show skilled nursing facilities in the immediate area of BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL. Contact the hospital's discharge planning team for assistance finding appropriate post-acute care options.

What Medical Team Can You Access at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL?

The quality of medical professionals affiliated with a hospital directly impacts your care. Here's information about the doctors and medical groups associated with BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL.

830 Individual Physicians

Licensed medical professionals with admitting privileges or affiliations

99 Medical Groups

Organized physician practices and specialty groups

Affiliated Medical Groups

These medical groups have physicians who practice at BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL. Working with an affiliated group can provide better coordination of your hospital and outpatient care.