Palisades Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 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) | 13.1% | 42 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.9% | 192 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 15.2% | 300 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.6% | 71 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.1% | 78 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 547 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.84% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Palisades Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Palisades Medical Center has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in North Bergen, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palisades Medical Center a good hospital?
Palisades Medical Center is an acute care hospital in North Bergen, NJ with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Palisades Medical Center located?
Palisades Medical Center is located at 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047. Phone: (201) 854-5000.
What is the star rating for Palisades Medical Center?
Palisades Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Palisades Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Palisades Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 148 patients/yr | $117,730 | $25,622 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 95 patients/yr | $94,298 | $18,517 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 50 patients/yr | $108,124 | $22,503 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $87,401 | $18,872 | 78% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $74,055 | $16,177 | 78% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $91,475 | $20,543 | 78% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 29 patients/yr | $59,261 | $13,395 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 27 patients/yr | $71,082 | $15,880 | 78% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $97,921 | $22,768 | 77% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 24 patients/yr | $47,067 | $12,004 | 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
- Hudson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310003