Acute care hospital in West Allis, WI

West Allis Memorial Hospital

8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227 · (414) 328-6000

★★★★★4
Above average
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

West Allis Memorial Hospital at a glance

West Allis Memorial Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in West Allis, Wisconsin (Milwaukee County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Wisconsin average of 3.8.

68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 182 minutes in the ER, worse than the Wisconsin median of 137 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 3 and worse on 1.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Milwaukee County
CMS Certification Number
520139

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)230
Safety of care151
Readmissions070

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.8 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility66%Wisconsin average76.1%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)66%76.1%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)68%74.5%71.2%Average
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 54.2 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 53.7 / 53.1 / 5Worse
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 53.3 / 5Better
Cleanliness (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.4 / 5Average
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 53.9 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys888464611

Emergency room

This facility182 minWisconsin average137 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)182 min137 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)3%1%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumehigh

Timely care

This facility75%Wisconsin average70.8%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)75%70.8%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92%78.7%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility12.2%Wisconsin average11.7%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)12.2%11.7%11.8%Average
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)10.2%12%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)13%15.2%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)9.9%11.8%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)7.4%8.6%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14.5%Wisconsin average14.1%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14.5%14.1%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)23%21.2%21.4%Worse
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.9%17%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)20.5%19.8%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5.7%5.8%5.8%Average

Safety & infections

This facility4.6%Wisconsin average3.9%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)4.6%3.9%4.2%Worse
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.031.021.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.840.470.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)1.280.580.48Average
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)1.280.840.80Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.950.430.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.170.640.36Better

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    Not rated
  2. Froedtert Community Hospital

    4805 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151 · 3.1 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    Not rated
  3. Milwaukee VA Medical Center

    5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295 · 3.8 mi

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 · 3.8 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

    9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 · 3.8 mi

    Childrens · Non-profit

    Not rated
  6. Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

    1220 Dewey Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 · 4.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is West Allis Memorial Hospital's rating?

West Allis Memorial Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wisconsin hospitals is 3.8 stars.

How long is the ER wait at West Allis Memorial Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 182 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wisconsin median is 137 minutes.

Does West Allis Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is West Allis Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?

West Allis Memorial Hospital is at 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227. Phone: (414) 328-6000.

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.