Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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 | 3.1% | 144 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.1% | 130 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 5.5% | 536 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 10.3% | 473 | Better |
| COPD | 7.1% | 116 | Avg |
| Stroke | 9.1% | 209 | Better |
| Overall Mortality | 2.8% | 1,711 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital has a trust score of 82/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Lake Forest, IL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, stroke, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital a good hospital?
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lake Forest, IL with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 82/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital located?
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is located at 1000 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Phone: (847) 234-5600.
What is the star rating for Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital?
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 335 patients/yr | $96,389 | $18,443 | 81% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 140 patients/yr | $57,700 | $12,036 | 79% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 124 patients/yr | $83,691 | $14,554 | 83% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 91 patients/yr | $123,223 | $19,402 | 84% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $33,881 | $7,699 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 59 patients/yr | $52,081 | $9,059 | 83% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 58 patients/yr | $56,279 | $15,071 | 73% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 56 patients/yr | $71,080 | $10,058 | 86% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 55 patients/yr | $53,075 | $11,752 | 78% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 53 patients/yr | $36,717 | $7,253 | 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 - Other
- County
- Lake
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 140130