Acute care hospital in Gloversville, NY
Nathan Littauer Hospital
99 East State Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 · (518) 725-8621
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
Nathan Littauer Hospital at a glance
Nathan Littauer Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Gloversville, New York (Fulton County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the New York average of 2.8.
55% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 169 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 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Fulton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 330276
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 61% | 65.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 55% | 66.2% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 255 | 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) | 169 min | 200 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
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) | 71% | 58.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 64% | 69.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
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) | 12.3% | 10.4% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.9% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 11% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.9% | 8.3% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.5% | 21.9% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 20.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.27 | 1.10 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nathan Littauer Hospital's rating?
Nathan Littauer Hospital 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 Nathan Littauer Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 169 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New York median is 200 minutes.
Does Nathan Littauer Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Nathan Littauer Hospital and how do I contact it?
Nathan Littauer Hospital is at 99 East State Street, Gloversville, NY 12078. Phone: (518) 725-8621.
About this data
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