Northwestern Medical Center Inc
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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) | 11.1% | 90 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.1% | 172 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.6% | 187 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.9% | 83 | Avg |
| Stroke | 18.1% | 68 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.3% | 492 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.18% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwestern Medical Center Inc a Good Hospital?
Northwestern Medical Center Inc has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Saint Albans, VT, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwestern Medical Center Inc a good hospital?
Northwestern Medical Center Inc is an acute care hospital in Saint Albans, VT with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northwestern Medical Center Inc located?
Northwestern Medical Center Inc is located at 133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478. Phone: (802) 524-5911.
What is the star rating for Northwestern Medical Center Inc?
Northwestern Medical Center Inc 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 Northwestern Medical Center Inc have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwestern Medical Center Inc provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 71 patients/yr | $24,831 | $22,714 | 9% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $21,090 | $15,361 | 27% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 37 patients/yr | $22,210 | $14,905 | 33% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 37 patients/yr | $21,862 | $15,154 | 31% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 30 patients/yr | $17,790 | $11,778 | 34% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 25 patients/yr | $18,247 | $11,605 | 36% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $20,390 | $19,186 | 6% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $10,585 | $10,455 | 1% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 19 patients/yr | $22,117 | $11,632 | 47% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC 18 patients/yr | $17,448 | $9,132 | 48% 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
- Franklin
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 470024