Acute care hospital in Saranac Lake, NY
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
2233 State Route 86, PO Box 471, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 · (518) 891-4141
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake at a glance
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is a non-profit acute care hospital in Saranac Lake, New York (Franklin County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the New York average of 2.8.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 136 minutes in the ER, better than the New York median of 200 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 330079
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 65.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 66.2% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 518 | 860 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 136 min | 200 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 69% | 58.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87% | 69.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 10.4% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.5% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 8.3% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21.9% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.2% | 20.3% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 2.9% | 4% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.28 | 1.10 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.84 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake's rating?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New York hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 136 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New York median is 200 minutes.
Does Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake and how do I contact it?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is at 2233 State Route 86, PO Box 471, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Phone: (518) 891-4141.
About this data
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