Massachusetts General Hospital
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 | 3.4% | 207 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.6% | 452 | Better |
| Heart Failure | 6.6% | 1,479 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 1,187 | Better |
| COPD | 6.2% | 296 | Better |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 543 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1% | 357 | Better |
| Overall Mortality | 2% | 5,981 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Massachusetts General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Massachusetts General Hospital has a trust score of 88/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Boston, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart attack (ami), heart failure, pneumonia, copd, coronary bypass (cabg), overall mortality.
How It Compares in Boston
#1
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
88 vs 56
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Massachusetts General Hospital a good hospital?
Massachusetts General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Boston, MA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 88/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Massachusetts General Hospital located?
Massachusetts General Hospital is located at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 726-2000.
What is the star rating for Massachusetts General Hospital?
Massachusetts General Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Massachusetts General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Massachusetts General Hospital provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Suffolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220071