Northwest Health-La Porte
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 Attack (AMI) | 13.9% | 78 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.4% | 229 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 19% | 300 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.9% | 110 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.8% | 101 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 634 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.85% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwest Health-La Porte a Good Hospital?
Northwest Health-La Porte has a trust score of 56/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in La Porte, IN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Health-La Porte a good hospital?
Northwest Health-La Porte is an acute care hospital in La Porte, IN with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 56/100.
Where is Northwest Health-La Porte located?
Northwest Health-La Porte is located at 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350. Phone: (219) 326-1234.
What is the star rating for Northwest Health-La Porte?
Northwest Health-La Porte has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northwest Health-La Porte have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwest Health-La Porte provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 172 patients/yr | $80,073 | $13,756 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 61 patients/yr | $43,407 | $9,010 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $54,886 | $9,388 | 83% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 34 patients/yr | $49,368 | $7,326 | 85% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $52,730 | $11,260 | 79% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $42,614 | $8,666 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $46,931 | $11,457 | 76% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $93,544 | $15,772 | 83% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $68,898 | $11,383 | 83% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 24 patients/yr | $54,992 | $7,320 | 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
- La Porte
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 150006