Hospital in Panama City, Florida
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Acute Care Hospitals
615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-1511
CMS overall star rating
CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.
Compared with Florida and the U.S.
- This hospital3
- Florida average3.1 (168 rated)
- U.S. average3.2 (3,174 rated)
Averages are the mean overall star rating of hospitals that have one in the CMS file: 168 in Florida, 3,174 nationwide. Hospitals without a rating are left out.
Measure groups
Each square is one measure in the CMS group. The comparison is the one CMS publishes: better than, no different from, or worse than the national rate.
Mortality
Measures of deaths within 30 days of care for certain conditions and procedures.
CMS reported 8 of 8 mortality measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 8. Worse: 0.[29]
Safety of care
Measures of infections and complications.
CMS reported 3 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 2. Worse: 0.[29]
Readmission
Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.
CMS reported 9 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 8. Worse: 0.[29]
Patient experience
CMS reported 10 of 15 patient experience measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.[29]
Timely and effective care
CMS reported 6 of 10 timely and effective care measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.[29]
Patient survey (HCAHPS)
482 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 18%. 72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 69% of surveyed patients rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.
- This hospital3
- Florida average2.7 (165 rated)
- U.S. average3.3 (3,183 rated)
Mean patient survey summary star rating of hospitals that have one.
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Facility details
| Hospital type | Acute Care Hospitals |
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| Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| Birthing-friendly designation | Not available |
| County | Bay |
| CMS certification number | 100026 |
| Name in CMS file | ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY |
Also in Panama City
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home | 120 | Government - State | ||
| Community Health and Rehabilitation Center | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Pruitthealth - Panama City | 101 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
CMS footnotes on this page
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- This measure was calculated using partial performance period data due to a CMS-approved exception.