Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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) | 11.6% | 234 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.2% | 328 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.4% | 180 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.7% | 72 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 194 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.3% | 70 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,514 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.05% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in La Crosse, WI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in La Crosse
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
69 vs 74
Score vs city avg
4.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center a good hospital?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is an acute care hospital in La Crosse, WI with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center located?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is located at 1910 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is the star rating for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
Gundersen Lutheran 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 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- La Crosse
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 520087