Boston Medical Center-Brighton
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 | 2.9% | 160 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 164 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 182 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.4% | 124 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.4% | 35 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.3% | 76 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.9% | 278 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 989 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.79% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Boston Medical Center-Brighton a Good Hospital?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Brighton, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Brighton
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
60 vs 50
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boston Medical Center-Brighton a good hospital?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton is an acute care hospital in Brighton, MA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Boston Medical Center-Brighton located?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton is located at 736 Cambridge Street, Nevins Building, Brighton, MA 02135. Phone: (617) 789-3000.
What is the star rating for Boston Medical Center-Brighton?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Boston Medical Center-Brighton have an emergency room?
Yes, Boston Medical Center-Brighton provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $45,955 | $22,959 | 50% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 71 patients/yr | $251,969 | $77,136 | 69% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $22,174 | $15,233 | 31% less |
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITH REHABILITATION THERAPY 51 patients/yr | $13,435 | $18,264 | -36% less |
CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 37 patients/yr | $110,219 | $65,389 | 41% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $297,033 | $98,329 | 67% less |
SEIZURES WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $41,039 | $25,544 | 38% less |
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITHOUT REHABILITATION THERAPY WITHOUT MCC 29 patients/yr | $13,829 | $10,652 | 23% less |
CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 28 patients/yr | $74,671 | $49,991 | 33% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $44,063 | $20,450 | 54% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Suffolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220036