Kaleida Health
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 | 3.2% | 47 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.8% | 291 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.8% | 639 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12% | 530 | Better |
| COPD | 7% | 255 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.8% | 617 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.6% | 166 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 2,524 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.44% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Kaleida Health a Good Hospital?
Kaleida Health has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Buffalo, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Buffalo
#2
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
61 vs 54
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaleida Health a good hospital?
Kaleida Health is an acute care hospital in Buffalo, NY with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Kaleida Health located?
Kaleida Health is located at 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210. Phone: (716) 859-8620.
What is the star rating for Kaleida Health?
Kaleida Health has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Kaleida Health have an emergency room?
Yes, Kaleida Health provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 449 patients/yr | $54,285 | $21,970 | 60% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 210 patients/yr | $34,221 | $14,448 | 58% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 182 patients/yr | $71,328 | $32,943 | 54% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 164 patients/yr | $124,433 | $51,907 | 58% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 153 patients/yr | $40,286 | $14,509 | 64% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 102 patients/yr | $41,145 | $17,936 | 56% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 95 patients/yr | $30,886 | $14,666 | 53% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 94 patients/yr | $73,867 | $24,503 | 67% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 94 patients/yr | $39,220 | $12,345 | 69% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $49,167 | $17,909 | 64% 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
- Erie
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330005