North Shore Medical Center -
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 | 2.5% | 258 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.7% | 241 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.3% | 1,052 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 10.7% | 953 | Better |
| COPD | 6.2% | 254 | Better |
| Stroke | 11.4% | 259 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 2,958 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.84% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is North Shore Medical Center - a Good Hospital?
North Shore Medical Center - 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 Salem, 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, copd, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Shore Medical Center - a good hospital?
North Shore Medical Center - is an acute care hospital in Salem, MA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 84/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is North Shore Medical Center - located?
North Shore Medical Center - is located at 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970. Phone: (978) 741-1215.
What is the star rating for North Shore Medical Center -?
North Shore Medical Center - 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 North Shore Medical Center - have an emergency room?
Yes, North Shore Medical Center - provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 519 patients/yr | $49,749 | $18,028 | 64% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 422 patients/yr | $30,803 | $11,855 | 62% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 275 patients/yr | $40,393 | $15,053 | 63% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 157 patients/yr | $34,200 | $12,274 | 64% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 152 patients/yr | $18,951 | $7,557 | 60% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 133 patients/yr | $22,103 | $7,772 | 65% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 123 patients/yr | $45,573 | $14,659 | 68% less |
COAGULATION DISORDERS 117 patients/yr | $31,185 | $14,761 | 53% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 103 patients/yr | $22,549 | $8,213 | 64% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 103 patients/yr | $34,194 | $9,694 | 72% 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
- 220035