Albany Medical Center Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 4.1% | 42 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 295 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.6% | 423 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.5% | 371 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.5% | 135 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.7% | 556 | Worse |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 115 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 2,735 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.22% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Albany Medical Center Hospital a Good Hospital?
Albany Medical Center Hospital has a trust score of 46/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Albany, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Albany
#3
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
46 vs 47
Score vs city avg
1.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albany Medical Center Hospital a good hospital?
Albany Medical Center Hospital is an acute care hospital in Albany, NY with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 46/100.
Where is Albany Medical Center Hospital located?
Albany Medical Center Hospital is located at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208. Phone: (518) 262-2400.
What is the star rating for Albany Medical Center Hospital?
Albany Medical Center Hospital has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Albany Medical Center Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Albany Medical Center Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 467 patients/yr | $76,799 | $23,297 | 70% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 199 patients/yr | $51,142 | $33,846 | 34% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 181 patients/yr | $118,000 | $51,341 | 56% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 153 patients/yr | $71,516 | $22,235 | 69% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 124 patients/yr | $58,797 | $17,977 | 69% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 109 patients/yr | $134,446 | $53,297 | 60% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $171,013 | $68,354 | 60% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 105 patients/yr | $46,050 | $11,531 | 75% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 103 patients/yr | $55,283 | $14,567 | 74% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $52,872 | $18,276 | 65% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Albany
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330013