Erlanger 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 | 2.5% | 302 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 185 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 333 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 328 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.4% | 90 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.6% | 609 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.8% | 101 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,984 | 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 Erlanger Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Erlanger Medical Center has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Chattanooga, TN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Chattanooga
#2
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
72 vs 60
Score vs city avg
4.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erlanger Medical Center a good hospital?
Erlanger Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Chattanooga, TN with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Erlanger Medical Center located?
Erlanger Medical Center is located at 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Phone: (423) 778-7000.
What is the star rating for Erlanger Medical Center?
Erlanger 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 Erlanger Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Erlanger Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Hamilton
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 440104