Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital
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 | 4% | 33 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 151 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.6% | 461 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.6% | 424 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.1% | 167 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.5% | 156 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 1,339 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.1% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital a Good Hospital?
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital has a trust score of 53/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Lawrence, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital a good hospital?
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lawrence, MA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 53/100.
Where is Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital located?
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital is located at One General Street, Lawrence, MA 01841. Phone: (978) 683-4000.
What is the star rating for Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital?
Merrimack Health Lawrence 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 Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 262 patients/yr | $37,474 | $18,553 | 50% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 208 patients/yr | $22,615 | $12,637 | 44% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 115 patients/yr | $27,725 | $15,906 | 43% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 104 patients/yr | $23,445 | $12,883 | 45% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 78 patients/yr | $21,803 | $8,661 | 60% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $29,595 | $15,547 | 47% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $19,118 | $11,261 | 41% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 55 patients/yr | $26,582 | $11,015 | 59% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 54 patients/yr | $24,579 | $14,639 | 40% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 53 patients/yr | $37,336 | $19,264 | 48% 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
- Essex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220010