Lovelace Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 | 4.8% | 93 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.4% | 284 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.3% | 393 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.2% | 204 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.2% | 40 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.8% | 121 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.4% | 178 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 1,557 | 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 Lovelace Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Lovelace Medical Center has a trust score of 53/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Albuquerque, NM, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Albuquerque
#5
Rank in city
8
Hospitals
53 vs 55
Score vs city avg
2.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lovelace Medical Center a good hospital?
Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Albuquerque, NM with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 53/100.
Where is Lovelace Medical Center located?
Lovelace Medical Center is located at 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Phone: (505) 727-8000.
What is the star rating for Lovelace Medical Center?
Lovelace Medical Center 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 Lovelace Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Lovelace Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 188 patients/yr | $137,264 | $14,356 | 90% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 174 patients/yr | $153,052 | $22,630 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 156 patients/yr | $69,131 | $8,953 | 87% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 80 patients/yr | $241,135 | $33,755 | 86% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $114,674 | $12,484 | 89% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $84,506 | $9,479 | 89% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 48 patients/yr | $122,849 | $13,335 | 89% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITH MCC OR 4+ A 46 patients/yr | $161,933 | $19,839 | 88% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $321,982 | $38,857 | 88% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $85,738 | $12,004 | 86% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Bernalillo
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 320009