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Hospital in Clearwater, Florida

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals

300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-7000

CMS overall star rating

CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.

Compared with Florida and the U.S.

  • This hospital4
  • 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: 1. No different: 7. Worse: 0.

Safety of care

Measures of infections and complications.

CMS reported 8 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 2. No different: 6. Worse: 0.

Readmission

Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.

CMS reported 11 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; 2 were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 8. Worse: 2.

Patient experience

CMS reported 15 of 15 patient experience measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.

Timely and effective care

CMS reported 7 of 10 timely and effective care measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.

Patient survey (HCAHPS)

Patient survey summary star rating

4,626 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 24%. 81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 78% 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.

Survey topic star ratings
Nurse communication
Doctor communication
Communication about medicines
Discharge information
Cleanliness
Quietness at night
Overall hospital rating
Would recommend

Facility details

Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency servicesYes
Birthing-friendly designationYes
CountyPinellas
CMS certification number100127
Name in CMS fileMORTON PLANT HOSPITAL

Also in Clearwater

Other hospitals in Clearwater
HospitalCMS overall ratingTypeEmergency services
Windmoor Healthcare of ClearwaterNot availablePsychiatricNo
Nursing homes in Clearwater
Nursing homeCMS overall ratingHealth inspection ratingCertified bedsOwnership
Advanced Care Center120For profit - Limited Liability company
Belleair Health Care Center120For profit - Partnership
Aviata at Sand Key120For profit - Limited Liability company
Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center76For profit - Limited Liability company
Oaks of Clearwater, The60For profit - Limited Liability company
Palm Garden of Clearwater165For profit - Corporation
Clearwater Center109Non profit - Corporation
Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center150For profit - Individual

All 2 hospitals and 13 nursing homes in Clearwater