Acute care hospital in New York, NY
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 · (212) 606-1000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hospital for Special Surgery at a glance
Hospital for Special Surgery is a non-profit acute care hospital in New York, New York (New York County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the New York average of 2.8.
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 5 and worse on 0.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- No
- County
- New York County
- CMS Certification Number
- 330270
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 65.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 87% | 66.2% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 897 | 860 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 69.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 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) | 0.62 | 1.10 | 1.00 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.17 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Better |
Other hospitals near Hospital for Special Surgery
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★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospital for Special Surgery's rating?
Hospital for Special Surgery has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New York hospitals is 2.8 stars.
Does Hospital for Special Surgery have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Hospital for Special Surgery and how do I contact it?
Hospital for Special Surgery is at 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. Phone: (212) 606-1000.
About this data
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