Hospitals with Lowest Postoperative Sepsis Rate in Massachusetts
Rate of sepsis (life-threatening infection) following elective surgery. Lower rates indicate better infection prevention and post-operative monitoring practices.
46 hospitals reportingin MassachusettsLower score = Better
Massachusetts — Postoperative Sepsis Rate at a Glance
5.33per 1,000
Massachusetts Average
5.31per 1,000
US National Average
46
Hospitals Reporting
Massachusetts performs worse than the US average for postoperative sepsis rate. The state average (5.33 per 1,000) is 0.02 higher than the national average (5.31 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Massachusetts Hospital Rankings — Postoperative Sepsis Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL | BOSTON | 3.51per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL | FALL RIVER | 3.77per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY - | BOSTON | 3.79per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 4 | UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER/UNIVERSITY CAMPUS | WORCESTER | 4.11per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL | NEWTON | 4.12per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON | 4.13per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER | BROCKTON | 4.13per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 8 | BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER-BRIGHTON | BRIGHTON | 4.35per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 9 | EMERSON HOSPITAL - | W CONCORD | 4.49per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 10 | BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL | BOSTON | 4.49per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 11 | BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | 4.66per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 12 | ST VINCENT HOSPITAL | WORCESTER | 4.69per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 13 | BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - MILTON | MILTON | 4.72per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 14 | MERCY MEDICAL CTR | SPRINGFIELD | 4.75per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 15 | BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER | BOSTON | 4.79per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 16 | HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER | HOLYOKE | 4.83per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 17 | ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | NEWBURYPORT | 4.88per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 18 | BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL | JAMAICA PLAIN | 4.97per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 19 | UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS | LEOMINSTER | 4.99per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 20 | MERRIMACK HEALTH LAWRENCE HOSPITAL | LAWRENCE | 4.99per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 21 | BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER | GREENFIELD | 5.04per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 22 | METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER | FRAMINGHAM | 5.07per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 23 | WINCHESTER HOSPITAL | WINCHESTER | 5.08per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 24 | SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL | BROCKTON | 5.10per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 25 | MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | MILFORD | 5.11per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 26 | HEYWOOD HOSPITAL - | GARDNER | 5.13per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 27 | LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL | LOWELL | 5.19per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 28 | NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER - | SALEM | 5.40per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 29 | SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP | FALL RIVER | 5.43per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 30 | CAPE COD HOSPITAL | HYANNIS | 5.54per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 31 | MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE | MELROSE | 5.58per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 32 | CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE | CAMBRIDGE | 5.77per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 33 | BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL | TAUNTON | 5.82per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 34 | HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL | METHUEN | 5.84per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 35 | UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL | SOUTHBRIDGE | 6.01per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 36 | NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION | BEVERLY | 6.03per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 37 | BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER | BOSTON | 6.05per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 38 | BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER | PITTSFIELD | 6.23per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 39 | STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | ATTLEBORO | 6.37per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 40 | FALMOUTH HOSPITAL | FALMOUTH | 6.46per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 41 | SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | SOUTH WEYMOUTH | 6.49per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 42 | COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC,THE | NORTHAMPTON | 6.52per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 43 | BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD | 6.77per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 44 | LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON | BURLINGTON | 7.61per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |
| 45 | TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER | BOSTON | 7.84per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 46 | MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL | CAMBRIDGE | 8.59per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |