Baptist Health Louisville
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 | 4.4% | 203 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.3% | 323 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.3% | 1,189 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.8% | 1,085 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.7% | 330 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.8% | 654 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2% | 179 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 4,076 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baptist Health Louisville a Good Hospital?
Baptist Health Louisville has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Louisville, KY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Louisville
#2
Rank in city
8
Hospitals
70 vs 51
Score vs city avg
2.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baptist Health Louisville a good hospital?
Baptist Health Louisville is an acute care hospital in Louisville, KY with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baptist Health Louisville located?
Baptist Health Louisville is located at 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207. Phone: (502) 897-8100.
What is the star rating for Baptist Health Louisville?
Baptist Health Louisville 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 Baptist Health Louisville have an emergency room?
Yes, Baptist Health Louisville provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 466 patients/yr | $64,459 | $12,786 | 80% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 410 patients/yr | $40,018 | $8,285 | 79% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 217 patients/yr | $60,054 | $10,764 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 187 patients/yr | $29,254 | $5,443 | 81% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 176 patients/yr | $44,717 | $8,576 | 81% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 162 patients/yr | $34,562 | $5,385 | 84% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 144 patients/yr | $38,088 | $7,077 | 81% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 123 patients/yr | $33,377 | $6,236 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 122 patients/yr | $38,218 | $7,590 | 80% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 110 patients/yr | $53,962 | $7,025 | 87% 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
- Jefferson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 180130