Northwest Health - Porter
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 3.8% | 80 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.7% | 228 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.4% | 543 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.8% | 617 | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5% | 202 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.9% | 195 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3% | 54 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 1,769 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.72% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwest Health - Porter a Good Hospital?
Northwest Health - Porter has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Valparaiso, IN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Valparaiso
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
50 vs 45
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Health - Porter a good hospital?
Northwest Health - Porter is an acute care hospital in Valparaiso, IN with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Northwest Health - Porter located?
Northwest Health - Porter is located at 85 East Us Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Phone: (219) 983-8300.
What is the star rating for Northwest Health - Porter?
Northwest Health - Porter has a 2/5 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 - Porter have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwest Health - Porter provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 268 patients/yr | $115,774 | $14,081 | 88% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 182 patients/yr | $242,990 | $22,532 | 91% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 161 patients/yr | $67,608 | $8,955 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $81,660 | $9,364 | 89% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 100 patients/yr | $92,181 | $12,001 | 87% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $62,149 | $8,850 | 86% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $88,046 | $11,279 | 87% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 66 patients/yr | $270,131 | $33,825 | 87% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 64 patients/yr | $44,225 | $6,037 | 86% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $91,521 | $11,167 | 88% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Porter
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 150035