Melrosewakefield Healthcare
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3.6% | 83 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.8% | 158 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.4% | 563 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.1% | 486 | Avg |
| COPD | 7% | 194 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 131 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 1,409 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.36% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Melrosewakefield Healthcare a Good Hospital?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare has a trust score of 59/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Melrose, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melrosewakefield Healthcare a good hospital?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare is an acute care hospital in Melrose, MA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 59/100.
Where is Melrosewakefield Healthcare located?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare is located at 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176. Phone: (781) 979-3000.
What is the star rating for Melrosewakefield Healthcare?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare 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 Melrosewakefield Healthcare have an emergency room?
Yes, Melrosewakefield Healthcare provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 256 patients/yr | $17,022 | $11,441 | 33% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 217 patients/yr | $28,488 | $17,139 | 40% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $24,212 | $14,505 | 40% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $19,279 | $12,259 | 36% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 69 patients/yr | $14,838 | $8,107 | 45% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 66 patients/yr | $18,879 | $9,849 | 48% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 66 patients/yr | $13,100 | $7,316 | 44% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 63 patients/yr | $21,953 | $8,381 | 62% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 62 patients/yr | $13,754 | $7,709 | 44% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 60 patients/yr | $14,393 | $7,364 | 49% 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
- 220070