Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 | 2.8% | 461 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.2% | 65 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.9% | 979 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.3% | 763 | Better |
| COPD | 6.5% | 181 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.8% | 259 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 2.7% | 3,229 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.67% | — | Better |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Newton-Wellesley Hospital a Good Hospital?
Newton-Wellesley Hospital has a trust score of 84/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Newton, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality, patient safety (composite).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton-Wellesley Hospital a good hospital?
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an acute care hospital in Newton, MA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 84/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Newton-Wellesley Hospital located?
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is located at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462. Phone: (617) 243-6000.
What is the star rating for Newton-Wellesley Hospital?
Newton-Wellesley 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 Newton-Wellesley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Newton-Wellesley Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 426 patients/yr | $49,339 | $17,673 | 64% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 420 patients/yr | $37,872 | $11,746 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 228 patients/yr | $38,629 | $14,220 | 63% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 145 patients/yr | $22,361 | $7,368 | 67% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 140 patients/yr | $20,269 | $7,430 | 63% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 136 patients/yr | $36,018 | $11,954 | 67% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 132 patients/yr | $46,608 | $17,517 | 62% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 123 patients/yr | $37,533 | $14,234 | 62% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 118 patients/yr | $27,758 | $10,161 | 63% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 103 patients/yr | $47,624 | $14,690 | 69% 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
- 220101