Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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 | 2.4% | 479 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.3% | 150 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 5.3% | 995 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 9.8% | 791 | Better |
| COPD | 7.4% | 159 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.6% | 465 | Better |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.2% | 155 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 2.3% | 4,096 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.74% | — | Better |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwestern Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northwestern Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 85/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Chicago, 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, patient safety (composite).
How It Compares in Chicago
#1
Rank in city
34
Hospitals
85 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwestern Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Chicago, IL with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 85/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Northwestern Memorial Hospital located?
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is located at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (312) 926-2000.
What is the star rating for Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
Northwestern Memorial 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 Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 466 patients/yr | $123,617 | $26,301 | 79% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 310 patients/yr | $69,736 | $16,321 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 250 patients/yr | $80,745 | $18,924 | 77% less |
CARDIAC VALVE AND OTHER MAJOR CARDIOTHORACIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETER 201 patients/yr | $431,072 | $87,941 | 80% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 172 patients/yr | $69,601 | $18,357 | 74% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 155 patients/yr | $322,607 | $59,686 | 81% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 145 patients/yr | $113,969 | $19,429 | 83% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 139 patients/yr | $132,480 | $27,402 | 79% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 114 patients/yr | $67,984 | $15,641 | 77% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 112 patients/yr | $41,538 | $9,968 | 76% 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
- Cook
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 140281