Northside Hospital Cherokee
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 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 | 3.9% | 77 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.3% | 197 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.5% | 504 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.4% | 568 | Better |
| COPD | 8.3% | 175 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.1% | 174 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.3% | 2,075 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.29% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northside Hospital Cherokee a Good Hospital?
Northside Hospital Cherokee has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Canton, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northside Hospital Cherokee a good hospital?
Northside Hospital Cherokee is an acute care hospital in Canton, GA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northside Hospital Cherokee located?
Northside Hospital Cherokee is located at 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115. Phone: (770) 244-1000.
What is the star rating for Northside Hospital Cherokee?
Northside Hospital Cherokee has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northside Hospital Cherokee have an emergency room?
Yes, Northside Hospital Cherokee provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 374 patients/yr | $99,919 | $15,433 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 186 patients/yr | $70,394 | $11,322 | 84% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 132 patients/yr | $65,015 | $10,647 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 103 patients/yr | $72,726 | $12,939 | 82% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 99 patients/yr | $62,431 | $10,029 | 84% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 96 patients/yr | $55,450 | $9,562 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 82 patients/yr | $49,788 | $7,028 | 86% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $70,197 | $11,747 | 83% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 70 patients/yr | $56,551 | $10,233 | 82% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 65 patients/yr | $60,219 | $9,258 | 85% 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 - Other
- County
- Cherokee
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110008