Palos Community 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 | 4.6% | 300 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.6% | 371 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.4% | 1,168 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.3% | 1,395 | Better |
| COPD | 5.6% | 422 | Better |
| Stroke | 11.7% | 402 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.8% | 79 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 3,698 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.28% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Palos Community Hospital a Good Hospital?
Palos Community Hospital has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Palos Heights, IL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, copd, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palos Community Hospital a good hospital?
Palos Community Hospital is an acute care hospital in Palos Heights, IL with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Palos Community Hospital located?
Palos Community Hospital is located at 12251 South 80Th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Phone: (708) 923-4000.
What is the star rating for Palos Community Hospital?
Palos Community Hospital 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 Palos Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Palos Community Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 559 patients/yr | $63,604 | $14,279 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 450 patients/yr | $38,457 | $8,909 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 304 patients/yr | $54,895 | $11,261 | 79% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 139 patients/yr | $37,438 | $6,945 | 81% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 129 patients/yr | $31,712 | $5,766 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 126 patients/yr | $28,476 | $5,563 | 80% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 121 patients/yr | $30,956 | $6,272 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 120 patients/yr | $44,020 | $8,908 | 80% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $47,487 | $11,148 | 77% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 114 patients/yr | $51,854 | $11,908 | 77% 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
- 140062