Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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) | 12% | 362 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.3% | 1,041 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 14% | 883 | Better |
| COPD | 8.1% | 229 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.1% | 411 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.8% | 128 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3% | 2,948 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Vassar Brothers Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a trust score of 69/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, 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, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vassar Brothers Medical Center a good hospital?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Vassar Brothers Medical Center located?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center is located at 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Phone: (845) 454-8500.
What is the star rating for Vassar Brothers Medical Center?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Vassar Brothers Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Vassar Brothers Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 905 patients/yr | $56,347 | $21,656 | 62% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 335 patients/yr | $38,534 | $14,468 | 62% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 158 patients/yr | $33,459 | $11,648 | 65% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 128 patients/yr | $50,616 | $18,607 | 63% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 113 patients/yr | $137,550 | $53,555 | 61% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 105 patients/yr | $103,110 | $33,331 | 68% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 104 patients/yr | $78,840 | $19,550 | 75% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 102 patients/yr | $153,410 | $50,399 | 67% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 94 patients/yr | $172,082 | $65,127 | 62% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 92 patients/yr | $65,388 | $22,649 | 65% 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
- Dutchess
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330023