Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
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 | 3.5% | 262 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.2% | 420 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.7% | 1,157 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.7% | 834 | Better |
| COPD | 7.3% | 182 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 524 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.1% | 233 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.3% | 4,109 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.09% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington a Good Hospital?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington has a trust score of 76/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Burlington, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington a good hospital?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington is an acute care hospital in Burlington, MA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 76/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington located?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington is located at 41 & 45 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803. Phone: (781) 744-5100.
What is the star rating for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington 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 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington have an emergency room?
Yes, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 819 patients/yr | $38,279 | $22,024 | 42% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 381 patients/yr | $25,717 | $14,513 | 44% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 203 patients/yr | $30,607 | $17,830 | 42% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 133 patients/yr | $35,402 | $17,762 | 50% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 132 patients/yr | $42,382 | $21,206 | 50% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 127 patients/yr | $105,827 | $55,108 | 48% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 126 patients/yr | $22,943 | $13,591 | 41% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 123 patients/yr | $20,656 | $11,313 | 45% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 122 patients/yr | $30,761 | $18,186 | 41% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 118 patients/yr | $19,294 | $10,333 | 46% 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
- Middlesex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 220171