Northside Hospital Duluth
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 9.2% | 107 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.4% | 177 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.7% | 47 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.8% | 41 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 458 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northside Hospital Duluth a Good Hospital?
Northside Hospital Duluth has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Duluth, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northside Hospital Duluth a good hospital?
Northside Hospital Duluth is an acute care hospital in Duluth, GA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northside Hospital Duluth located?
Northside Hospital Duluth is located at 3620 Howell Ferry Road, Duluth, GA 30096. Phone: (678) 312-1000.
What is the star rating for Northside Hospital Duluth?
Northside Hospital Duluth 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 Duluth have an emergency room?
Yes, Northside Hospital Duluth provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 91 patients/yr | $83,117 | $14,865 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $58,164 | $10,259 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $64,542 | $11,769 | 82% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 28 patients/yr | $52,571 | $10,371 | 80% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $49,200 | $10,746 | 78% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 22 patients/yr | $43,896 | $8,238 | 81% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $60,788 | $9,566 | 84% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 20 patients/yr | $49,919 | $6,548 | 87% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 20 patients/yr | $51,591 | $13,434 | 74% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 19 patients/yr | $31,222 | $6,257 | 80% 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
- Gwinnett
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110252