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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Essex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220035