Northwest Medical Center
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 | 3.4% | 35 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.6% | 260 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.3% | 389 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.1% | 356 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.1% | 90 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.6% | 163 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2% | 121 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5% | 1,931 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.76% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwest Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Northwest Medical Center has a trust score of 54/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Tucson, AZ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Tucson
#5
Rank in city
10
Hospitals
54 vs 55
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Medical Center a good hospital?
Northwest Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Tucson, AZ with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 54/100.
Where is Northwest Medical Center located?
Northwest Medical Center is located at 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741. Phone: (520) 469-8100.
What is the star rating for Northwest Medical Center?
Northwest Medical Center 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 Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwest Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Pima
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 030085