Acute care hospital in Valhalla, NY

Westchester Medical Center

100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595 · (914) 493-7000

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Westchester Medical Center at a glance

Westchester Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Valhalla, New York (Westchester County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the New York average of 2.8.

60% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 235 minutes in the ER, worse than the New York median of 200 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 3.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Westchester County
CMS Certification Number
330234

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)080
Safety of care440
Readmissions083

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility57%New York average65.8%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)57%65.8%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)60%66.2%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 53.1 / 5Worse
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.3 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Cleanliness (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Quietness at night (higher is better)1 / 52.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Completed patient surveys3,294860611

Emergency room

This facility235 minNew York average200 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)235 min200 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)2%2.3%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumevery high

Timely care

This facility67%New York average58.6%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)67%58.6%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)73%69.3%74.5%Average

Death rates (30-day)

This facility12.1%New York average11.3%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)12.1%11.3%11.8%Average
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)11.8%10.4%11.1%Worse
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)15.3%14.6%15.3%Average
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)11.5%11%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)7.6%8.3%8.6%Better
Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better)1.5%1.9%2.4%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility13.7%New York average14.5%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)13.7%14.5%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)21.4%21.9%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.4%17.8%17.3%Better
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19%20.3%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5.9%5.6%5.8%Average
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)10.5%10.7%11.1%Better

Safety & infections

This facility3.7%New York average4%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)3.7%4%4.2%Better
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.221.101.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.470.550.58Better
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.340.430.48Better
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.300.730.80Average
Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better)3.101.051.04Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.660.620.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.680.360.36Better

Other hospitals near Westchester Medical Center

  1. Blythedale Children's Hospital

    95 Bradhurst Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595 · under 1 mi

    Childrens · Non-profit

    Not rated

  2. Phelps Hospital

    701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 · 3.4 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  3. White Plains Hospital Center

    Davis Ave at E Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601 · 3.9 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. Nyack Hospital

    160 North Midland Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960 · 7.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

  5. Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 · 8.4 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. Greenwich Hospital Association -

    5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830 · 9 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Westchester Medical Center's rating?

Westchester Medical Center has 2 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 Westchester Medical Center?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 235 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New York median is 200 minutes.

Does Westchester Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Westchester Medical Center and how do I contact it?

Westchester Medical Center is at 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595. Phone: (914) 493-7000.

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.