Baystate Medical Center
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 | 2.5% | 678 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.5% | 948 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12% | 1,378 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17% | 893 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.4% | 332 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.1% | 537 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.7% | 319 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.3% | 4,619 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.69% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baystate Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Baystate Medical Center has a trust score of 54/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Springfield, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Springfield
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
54 vs 52
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baystate Medical Center a good hospital?
Baystate Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Springfield, MA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 54/100.
Where is Baystate Medical Center located?
Baystate Medical Center is located at 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199. Phone: (413) 794-0000.
What is the star rating for Baystate Medical Center?
Baystate Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Baystate Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Baystate Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 807 patients/yr | $38,751 | $21,831 | 44% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 601 patients/yr | $24,149 | $14,553 | 40% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 216 patients/yr | $116,214 | $50,110 | 57% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 192 patients/yr | $54,997 | $20,879 | 62% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 192 patients/yr | $39,655 | $20,083 | 49% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 186 patients/yr | $101,269 | $55,377 | 45% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 175 patients/yr | $27,323 | $14,174 | 48% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 156 patients/yr | $77,644 | $32,837 | 58% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 152 patients/yr | $27,090 | $18,332 | 32% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 145 patients/yr | $40,363 | $22,328 | 45% 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
- Hampden
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220077