Watertown Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3.2% | 60 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 48 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 20.2% | 101 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 22.6% | 93 | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3% | 40 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 36 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5% | 368 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.91% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Watertown Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Watertown Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 57/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Watertown, WI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watertown Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Watertown Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Watertown, WI with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 57/100.
Where is Watertown Memorial Hospital located?
Watertown Memorial Hospital is located at 125 Hospital Drive, Watertown, WI 53098. Phone: (920) 261-4210.
What is the star rating for Watertown Memorial Hospital?
Watertown Memorial Hospital 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 Watertown Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Watertown Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $43,463 | $16,309 | 62% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 27 patients/yr | $33,240 | $9,287 | 72% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 16 patients/yr | $24,660 | $7,038 | 71% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $29,824 | $10,573 | 65% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $21,704 | $6,605 | 70% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 14 patients/yr | $34,936 | $11,096 | 68% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 11 patients/yr | $33,322 | $9,055 | 73% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $26,228 | $13,461 | 49% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $36,327 | $9,929 | 73% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 11 patients/yr | $66,907 | $16,993 | 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
- Dodge
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 520116