Baystate Wing Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 9% | 358 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.3% | 296 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.7% | 142 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.3% | 57 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 719 | 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 Baystate Wing Hospital a Good Hospital?
Baystate Wing Hospital has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Palmer, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baystate Wing Hospital a good hospital?
Baystate Wing Hospital is an acute care hospital in Palmer, MA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baystate Wing Hospital located?
Baystate Wing Hospital is located at 40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Phone: (413) 283-7651.
What is the star rating for Baystate Wing Hospital?
Baystate Wing 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 Baystate Wing Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Baystate Wing Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 221 patients/yr | $20,147 | $15,338 | 24% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 192 patients/yr | $16,086 | $10,528 | 35% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 70 patients/yr | $15,917 | $8,505 | 47% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 52 patients/yr | $21,779 | $10,780 | 51% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $22,285 | $13,722 | 38% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 43 patients/yr | $14,449 | $7,472 | 48% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $18,663 | $11,041 | 41% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $12,706 | $7,030 | 45% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $9,287 | $7,406 | 20% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 36 patients/yr | $10,314 | $6,808 | 34% 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 - Other
- County
- Hampden
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 220030