Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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) | 11.3% | 98 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.7% | 232 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 369 | Better |
| COPD | 7.3% | 113 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.7% | 111 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 896 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.8% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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 Dekalb, 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, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital a good hospital?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is an acute care hospital in Dekalb, IL with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 82/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital located?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is located at One Kish Hospital Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115. Phone: (815) 756-1521.
What is the star rating for Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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 Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 215 patients/yr | $74,893 | $15,307 | 80% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 111 patients/yr | $41,628 | $9,755 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 97 patients/yr | $56,096 | $12,455 | 78% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 40 patients/yr | $51,619 | $9,639 | 81% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $159,234 | $37,153 | 77% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $57,113 | $12,228 | 79% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $57,226 | $11,895 | 79% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 34 patients/yr | $45,388 | $7,077 | 84% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 32 patients/yr | $45,001 | $7,626 | 83% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 32 patients/yr | $37,995 | $9,861 | 74% 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
- De Kalb
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 140286