Lowell General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 2.7% | 110 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.5% | 256 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.2% | 891 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17% | 705 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.9% | 295 | Avg |
| Stroke | 17.3% | 251 | Worse |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 2,315 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.2% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lowell General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Lowell General Hospital has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Lowell, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lowell General Hospital a good hospital?
Lowell General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lowell, MA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Lowell General Hospital located?
Lowell General Hospital is located at 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854. Phone: (978) 937-6000.
What is the star rating for Lowell General Hospital?
Lowell General 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 Lowell General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Lowell General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 460 patients/yr | $21,786 | $11,423 | 48% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 414 patients/yr | $33,200 | $16,936 | 49% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 159 patients/yr | $25,077 | $11,312 | 55% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 155 patients/yr | $30,933 | $14,034 | 55% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 112 patients/yr | $22,493 | $9,591 | 57% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 108 patients/yr | $16,853 | $7,038 | 58% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 95 patients/yr | $17,962 | $6,965 | 61% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 94 patients/yr | $20,361 | $9,937 | 51% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 81 patients/yr | $17,904 | $7,694 | 57% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 75 patients/yr | $15,351 | $7,510 | 51% 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
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220063