Acute care hospital in Melrose, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176 · (781) 979-3000
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
Melrosewakefield Healthcare at a glance
Melrosewakefield Healthcare is a non-profit acute care hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.2.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 190 minutes in the ER, better than the Massachusetts median of 219 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 3.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 220070
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
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) | 68% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 451 | 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) | 190 min | 219 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 4% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 47% | 53.9% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 84.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.2% | 13.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.4% | 11.8% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8% | 7.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 15.5% | 14.8% | 14.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.8% | 22% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.7% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 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) | 1.36 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.66 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.53 | 0.78 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 1.61 | 0.69 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Melrosewakefield Healthcare's rating?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare has 3 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 Melrosewakefield Healthcare?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 190 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Massachusetts median is 219 minutes.
Does Melrosewakefield Healthcare have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Melrosewakefield Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare is at 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176. Phone: (781) 979-3000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.