Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp
- 2450 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
- (510) 204-4444
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.124 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.327 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 5623 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.152 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.488 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.009 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.921 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 4409 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.354 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.187 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.253 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.983 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 52 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.326 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.508 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 41 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.348 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.249 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.890 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 66970 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.104 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.784 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.119 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.488 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 48078 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 31.140 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 8 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.257 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.7 | Same as national | 221 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.1 | Better than national | 961 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.1 | Same as national | 34 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as national | 50 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.3 | Better than national | 193 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14 | Same as national | 148 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.5 | Same as national | 91 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 3240 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 188.12 | Same as national | 50 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as national | 3929 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as national | 3954 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.99 | Same as national | 717 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.62 | Same as national | 325 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.85 | Same as national | 326 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.15 | Same as national | 754 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.79 | Same as national | 302 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.68 | Same as national | 184 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.18 | Same as national | 730 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.87 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -55 | Not available | 213 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -8.8 | Not available | 139 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13 | Better than national | 1495 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.4 | Same as national | 315 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.2 | Same as national | 215 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.4 | Same as national | 215 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Same as national | 137 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 59 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.7 | Same as national | 213 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4 | Same as national | 224 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | Same as national | 139 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 599 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 599 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 1 | 599 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 599 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 599 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 599 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 599 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 599 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 599 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 2 | 1899 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 85 | 3701 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 213 | 403 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 208 | 370 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 260 | 30 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 40223 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 89 | 53 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 3110 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 66 | 138 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 70 | 37 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 74 | 23 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 82 | 138 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 96 | 72 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 95 | 3888 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 852 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp rated?
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp have emergency services?
- Yes. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp located?
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp is located at 2450 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705.
- What type of hospital is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp?
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.