Novant Health Forsyth 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 | 1.8% | 843 | Better |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12% | 382 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.7% | 701 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.3% | 1,086 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.4% | 279 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 527 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 4.6% | 164 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 3,566 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.93% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Winston-Salem, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in hip & knee replacement.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Winston-Salem
#2
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
72 vs 64
Score vs city avg
4.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center a good hospital?
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Winston-Salem, NC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center located?
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is located at 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Phone: (336) 718-5000.
What is the star rating for Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center?
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 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 Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 463 patients/yr | $58,674 | $15,438 | 74% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 310 patients/yr | $56,862 | $14,471 | 75% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 304 patients/yr | $40,450 | $10,871 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 201 patients/yr | $37,780 | $10,434 | 72% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 186 patients/yr | $39,295 | $12,996 | 67% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 127 patients/yr | $29,988 | $8,959 | 70% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 125 patients/yr | $26,180 | $7,023 | 73% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 112 patients/yr | $22,386 | $6,866 | 69% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 110 patients/yr | $36,279 | $8,571 | 76% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $33,068 | $9,236 | 72% 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
- Forsyth
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340014