Northside Hospital Forsyth
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 | 3.7% | 86 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14.9% | 188 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.8% | 588 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.6% | 591 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.4% | 170 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.5% | 218 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 2,297 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.11% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northside Hospital Forsyth a Good Hospital?
Northside Hospital Forsyth has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Cumming, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northside Hospital Forsyth a good hospital?
Northside Hospital Forsyth is an acute care hospital in Cumming, GA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northside Hospital Forsyth located?
Northside Hospital Forsyth is located at 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041. Phone: (770) 844-3200.
What is the star rating for Northside Hospital Forsyth?
Northside Hospital Forsyth 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 Forsyth have an emergency room?
Yes, Northside Hospital Forsyth provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 281 patients/yr | $114,884 | $17,091 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 202 patients/yr | $65,921 | $10,738 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 138 patients/yr | $87,511 | $12,426 | 86% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 129 patients/yr | $68,705 | $10,191 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $74,925 | $11,698 | 84% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 90 patients/yr | $49,823 | $7,958 | 84% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $61,141 | $9,049 | 85% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 87 patients/yr | $72,005 | $12,132 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 76 patients/yr | $43,023 | $6,792 | 84% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 67 patients/yr | $51,569 | $6,762 | 87% 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
- Forsyth
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110005