Fairfield Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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 | 4.9% | 45 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14.2% | 120 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.4% | 275 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 317 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.3% | 93 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.9% | 69 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.3% | 72 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 1,060 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.58% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Fairfield Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Fairfield Medical Center has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Lancaster, OH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairfield Medical Center a good hospital?
Fairfield Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Lancaster, OH with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is Fairfield Medical Center located?
Fairfield Medical Center is located at 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH 43130. Phone: (740) 687-8000.
What is the star rating for Fairfield Medical Center?
Fairfield 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 Fairfield Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Fairfield Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 240 patients/yr | $39,143 | $14,305 | 63% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 124 patients/yr | $27,531 | $9,792 | 64% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 68 patients/yr | $34,250 | $11,813 | 66% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 63 patients/yr | $27,833 | $9,646 | 65% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $26,160 | $10,107 | 61% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $20,582 | $6,574 | 68% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $130,296 | $37,115 | 72% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 41 patients/yr | $24,219 | $8,190 | 66% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $53,389 | $15,730 | 71% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $29,986 | $11,312 | 62% 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
- Fairfield
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 360072