Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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 | 3% | 241 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.2% | 45 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 6.5% | 505 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 8.7% | 412 | Better |
| COPD | 5.6% | 105 | Better |
| Stroke | 9.4% | 86 | Better |
| Overall Mortality | 3% | 1,504 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.7% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital a Good Hospital?
Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital has a trust score of 86/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Jamaica Plain, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, copd, stroke, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Jamaica Plain
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
86 vs 76
Score vs city avg
4.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital a good hospital?
Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital is an acute care hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 86/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital located?
Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital is located at 1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Phone: (617) 983-7000.
What is the star rating for Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital?
Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 248 patients/yr | $56,318 | $19,208 | 66% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 204 patients/yr | $43,870 | $13,244 | 70% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 143 patients/yr | $43,675 | $16,858 | 61% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 93 patients/yr | $26,658 | $8,405 | 68% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 88 patients/yr | $45,547 | $19,074 | 58% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 82 patients/yr | $50,731 | $15,458 | 70% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 61 patients/yr | $34,502 | $13,085 | 62% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 59 patients/yr | $22,697 | $8,205 | 64% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $47,208 | $15,509 | 67% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $45,608 | $16,822 | 63% 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
- Suffolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 220119