Cheshire Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 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) | 11.2% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.2% | 272 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.2% | 262 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.9% | 46 | Avg |
| Stroke | 16.1% | 77 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 611 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.01% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Cheshire Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Cheshire Medical Center has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Keene, NH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheshire Medical Center a good hospital?
Cheshire Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Keene, NH with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Cheshire Medical Center located?
Cheshire Medical Center is located at 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431. Phone: (603) 354-5400.
What is the star rating for Cheshire Medical Center?
Cheshire Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Cheshire Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Cheshire Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 133 patients/yr | $38,183 | $18,356 | 52% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $34,029 | $12,101 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $27,723 | $12,439 | 55% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $37,138 | $16,233 | 56% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 25 patients/yr | $26,767 | $11,631 | 57% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $34,837 | $13,756 | 61% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 22 patients/yr | $28,386 | $9,572 | 66% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 20 patients/yr | $16,656 | $7,393 | 56% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC 20 patients/yr | $30,574 | $16,474 | 46% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 20 patients/yr | $48,954 | $19,351 | 60% 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
- Cheshire
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 300019