Carlsbad Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 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 Attack (AMI) | 10.9% | 45 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.7% | 64 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.8% | 152 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.4% | 59 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.1% | 298 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Carlsbad Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Carlsbad Medical Center has a trust score of 42/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Carlsbad, NM, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlsbad Medical Center a good hospital?
Carlsbad Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Carlsbad, NM with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 42/100.
Where is Carlsbad Medical Center located?
Carlsbad Medical Center is located at 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Phone: (575) 887-4570.
What is the star rating for Carlsbad Medical Center?
Carlsbad Medical Center has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Carlsbad Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Carlsbad Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $63,259 | $16,780 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $52,021 | $11,518 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $44,136 | $11,152 | 75% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $57,723 | $10,168 | 82% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 21 patients/yr | $47,154 | $11,464 | 76% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 18 patients/yr | $59,759 | $10,952 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 16 patients/yr | $45,597 | $14,532 | 68% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $83,209 | $14,287 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 13 patients/yr | $42,440 | $10,429 | 75% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 12 patients/yr | $47,601 | $7,218 | 85% 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
- Eddy
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 320063