Highline Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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) | 12.1% | 39 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.6% | 196 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 10.9% | 150 | Better |
| COPD | 7.2% | 51 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.9% | 56 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 510 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.9% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Highline Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Highline Medical Center has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Burien, WA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highline Medical Center a good hospital?
Highline Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Burien, WA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Highline Medical Center located?
Highline Medical Center is located at 16251 Sylvester Road Sw, Burien, WA 98166. Phone: (206) 431-5237.
What is the star rating for Highline Medical Center?
Highline 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 Highline Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Highline Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- King
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 500011