Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.8% | 454 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 16.5% | 41 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.8% | 78 | Avg |
| COPD | 8% | 38 | Avg |
| Stroke | 16.3% | 30 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 416 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.28% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake a Good Hospital?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake has a trust score of 67/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Saranac Lake, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake a good hospital?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is an acute care hospital in Saranac Lake, NY with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 67/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake located?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is located at 2233 State Route 86, Po Box 471, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Phone: (518) 891-4141.
What is the star rating for Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake have an emergency room?
Yes, Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Franklin
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330079