Alton Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 4.3% | 51 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.3% | 74 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.3% | 299 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.9% | 322 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.1% | 105 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 105 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 825 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.8% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Alton Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Alton Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 67/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Alton, IL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Alton
#2
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
67 vs 60
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alton Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Alton Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Alton, IL with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 67/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Alton Memorial Hospital located?
Alton Memorial Hospital is located at One Memorial Drive, Alton, IL 62002. Phone: (314) 286-2227.
What is the star rating for Alton Memorial Hospital?
Alton Memorial Hospital 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 Alton Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Alton Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 152 patients/yr | $45,438 | $10,981 | 76% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $53,451 | $14,706 | 72% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $47,335 | $14,862 | 69% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 55 patients/yr | $50,313 | $11,268 | 78% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 54 patients/yr | $27,447 | $6,550 | 76% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $45,290 | $8,921 | 80% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 42 patients/yr | $35,916 | $10,375 | 71% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 37 patients/yr | $25,967 | $7,032 | 73% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 35 patients/yr | $64,101 | $14,616 | 77% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 35 patients/yr | $35,362 | $7,370 | 79% 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
- Madison
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 140002