Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 Attack (AMI) | 11.4% | 56 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.3% | 158 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 21.2% | 225 | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3% | 90 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.9% | 60 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 497 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.18% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Canton-Potsdam Hospital a Good Hospital?
Canton-Potsdam Hospital has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Potsdam, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canton-Potsdam Hospital a good hospital?
Canton-Potsdam Hospital is an acute care hospital in Potsdam, NY with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Canton-Potsdam Hospital located?
Canton-Potsdam Hospital is located at 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam, NY 13676. Phone: (315) 265-3300.
What is the star rating for Canton-Potsdam Hospital?
Canton-Potsdam Hospital 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 Canton-Potsdam Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Canton-Potsdam Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 165 patients/yr | $40,486 | $16,854 | 58% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 69 patients/yr | $25,236 | $10,858 | 57% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $30,760 | $14,019 | 54% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 41 patients/yr | $19,770 | $8,674 | 56% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 33 patients/yr | $23,983 | $8,378 | 65% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 31 patients/yr | $34,966 | $10,621 | 70% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 30 patients/yr | $24,646 | $11,427 | 54% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 29 patients/yr | $17,204 | $6,447 | 63% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $34,200 | $15,138 | 56% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 17 patients/yr | $20,584 | $6,696 | 67% 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
- St. Lawrence
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330197