Acute care hospital in Westfield, MA
Baystate Noble Hospital
115 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01086 · (413) 568-2811
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Baystate Noble Hospital at a glance
Baystate Noble Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts (Hampden County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.2.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 215 minutes in the ER, close to the Massachusetts median of 219 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Hampden County
- CMS Certification Number
- 220065
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 63% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 69.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 520 | 867 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 215 min | 219 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 6% | 4% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 62% | 53.9% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 84.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 13.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 22% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.7% | 20.4% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.95 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.74 | 0.44 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Baystate Noble Hospital's rating?
Baystate Noble Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Baystate Noble Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 215 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Massachusetts median is 219 minutes.
Does Baystate Noble Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Baystate Noble Hospital and how do I contact it?
Baystate Noble Hospital is at 115 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01086. Phone: (413) 568-2811.
About this data
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