Heywood Hospital -
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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% | 43 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 177 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17% | 279 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.6% | 101 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14% | 61 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 478 | 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 Heywood Hospital - a Good Hospital?
Heywood Hospital - has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Gardner, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heywood Hospital - a good hospital?
Heywood Hospital - is an acute care hospital in Gardner, MA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is Heywood Hospital - located?
Heywood Hospital - is located at 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Phone: (978) 632-3420.
What is the star rating for Heywood Hospital -?
Heywood Hospital - 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 Heywood Hospital - have an emergency room?
Yes, Heywood Hospital - provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 110 patients/yr | $24,895 | $15,383 | 38% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 100 patients/yr | $21,569 | $10,997 | 49% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 93 patients/yr | $18,297 | $10,497 | 43% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 47 patients/yr | $15,801 | $7,163 | 55% less |
PSYCHOSES 42 patients/yr | $37,990 | $12,215 | 68% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $16,486 | $9,276 | 44% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $21,457 | $13,291 | 38% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $15,460 | $6,825 | 56% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $18,944 | $9,955 | 47% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 21 patients/yr | $15,382 | $7,061 | 54% 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
- Worcester
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220095