Swedish Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.1% | 99 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.7% | 29 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.4% | 236 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.1% | 236 | Avg |
| COPD | 8% | 57 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.9% | 86 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 1,566 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.03% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Swedish Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Swedish Medical Center has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Seattle, WA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Seattle
#4
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
69 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swedish Medical Center a good hospital?
Swedish Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Seattle, WA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Swedish Medical Center located?
Swedish Medical Center is located at 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: (206) 386-6000.
What is the star rating for Swedish Medical Center?
Swedish 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 Swedish Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Swedish Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 319 patients/yr | $92,420 | $22,143 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $74,675 | $15,996 | 79% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 77 patients/yr | $44,177 | $12,624 | 71% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $265,570 | $62,711 | 76% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 64 patients/yr | $112,814 | $19,481 | 83% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 49 patients/yr | $186,296 | $30,604 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $142,786 | $27,020 | 81% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 43 patients/yr | $68,220 | $11,856 | 83% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 41 patients/yr | $89,173 | $17,074 | 81% less |
REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC 40 patients/yr | $122,619 | $30,914 | 75% 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
- King
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 500027