Critical access hospital in Athol, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
2033 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 · (978) 249-3511
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Athol Memorial Hospital at a glance
Athol Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Athol, Massachusetts (Worcester County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.2.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 174 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Worcester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221303
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 69.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 76 | 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) | 174 min | 219 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 4% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 72% | 84.1% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.4% | 13.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7% | 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) | 21.5% | 22% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.7% | 20.4% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.72 | 0.44 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Athol Memorial Hospital's rating?
Athol Memorial 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 Athol Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 174 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Massachusetts median is 219 minutes.
Does Athol Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Athol Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Athol Memorial Hospital is at 2033 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331. Phone: (978) 249-3511.
About this data
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