Charleston Area Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 3.7% | 106 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 465 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.3% | 730 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 16.3% | 737 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.1% | 285 | Avg |
| Stroke | 17.9% | 519 | Worse |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.3% | 306 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 2,723 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.92% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Charleston Area Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Charleston Area Medical Center has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Charleston, WV, 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 Charleston
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
50 vs 43
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charleston Area Medical Center a good hospital?
Charleston Area Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Charleston, WV with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Charleston Area Medical Center located?
Charleston Area Medical Center is located at 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Phone: (304) 388-5432.
What is the star rating for Charleston Area Medical Center?
Charleston Area Medical Center 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 Charleston Area Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Charleston Area Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 785 patients/yr | $79,694 | $18,057 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 281 patients/yr | $59,281 | $12,561 | 79% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 183 patients/yr | $49,875 | $9,979 | 80% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 147 patients/yr | $209,795 | $45,567 | 78% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 129 patients/yr | $79,566 | $16,007 | 80% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 124 patients/yr | $41,772 | $9,229 | 78% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $53,265 | $11,764 | 78% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 115 patients/yr | $40,145 | $7,535 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 113 patients/yr | $39,719 | $8,251 | 79% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 112 patients/yr | $55,381 | $10,482 | 81% 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
- Kanawha
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 510022