Cambridge Health Alliance
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 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 | 3.8% | 40 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.7% | 200 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 17.3% | 169 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.9% | 102 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 38 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 520 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Cambridge Health Alliance a Good Hospital?
Cambridge Health Alliance has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Cambridge, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Cambridge
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
63 vs 66
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge Health Alliance a good hospital?
Cambridge Health Alliance is an acute care hospital in Cambridge, MA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Cambridge Health Alliance located?
Cambridge Health Alliance is located at 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. Phone: (617) 665-1000.
What is the star rating for Cambridge Health Alliance?
Cambridge Health Alliance 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 Cambridge Health Alliance have an emergency room?
Yes, Cambridge Health Alliance provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Middlesex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220011