Waukesha Memorial Hospital
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) | 12.8% | 168 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.4% | 508 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.3% | 460 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.8% | 139 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.2% | 146 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.1% | 51 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,401 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.9% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Waukesha Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Waukesha Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Waukesha, WI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Waukesha
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
70 vs 55
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waukesha Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Waukesha Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Waukesha, WI with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Waukesha Memorial Hospital located?
Waukesha Memorial Hospital is located at 725 American Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188. Phone: (262) 928-1000.
What is the star rating for Waukesha Memorial Hospital?
Waukesha Memorial 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 Waukesha Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Waukesha Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 224 patients/yr | $56,812 | $13,037 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 164 patients/yr | $37,546 | $8,665 | 77% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 74 patients/yr | $23,817 | $5,093 | 79% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 72 patients/yr | $31,328 | $7,143 | 77% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 68 patients/yr | $107,094 | $22,148 | 79% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 58 patients/yr | $37,712 | $6,661 | 82% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 56 patients/yr | $32,469 | $5,560 | 83% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $44,575 | $8,618 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 50 patients/yr | $37,896 | $10,339 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 46 patients/yr | $27,980 | $5,454 | 81% 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
- Waukesha
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 520008