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Bassett Healthcare

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At a glance

Bassett Healthcare carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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 0 measures and trails on 1.

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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.008Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.781Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6996Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.315Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.158Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.368Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.666Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8207Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.310Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases7Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.842Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.715Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.923Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures197Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.197Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases8Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.539Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures69Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.672Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.551Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit4.182Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days44821Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.307Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases4Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.734Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.258Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.970Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days42952Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases17.019Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases9Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.529Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients4.2Same as national90
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.8Same as national1170
Death rate for heart attack patients12.8Same as national190
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.4Same as national60
Death rate for COPD patients8.7Same as national72
Death rate for heart failure patients12.2Same as national282
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.7Same as national260
Death rate for stroke patients13.3Same as national103
Pressure ulcer rate1.53Worse than national4013
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications200.69Same as national88
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national4719
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national4972
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate3.13Same as national1397
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.31Same as national555
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.58Same as national560
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.91Same as national1499
Postoperative sepsis rate6.20Same as national511
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.50Same as national333
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.96Same as national1143
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.27Same 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients17.4Not available196
Hospital return days for heart failure patients3.5Not available311
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-5.9Not available261
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.6Same as national1847
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.3Same as national2607
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy14.3Worse than national303
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy7Same as national303
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.2Same as national710
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.7Same as national196
Rate of readmission for CABG10.5Same as national57
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national80
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.2Same as national311
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.4Same as national83
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.5Same as national261

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating31062
Doctor communication - star rating31062
Communication about medicines - star rating21062
Discharge information - star rating31062
Cleanliness - star rating21062
Quietness - star rating21062
Overall hospital rating - star rating21062
Recommend hospital - star rating31062
Summary star rating31062

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumemedium
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
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination694321
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 better204399
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 better199372
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better38817
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 seen220529
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9581
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing181708
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock3979
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3625
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle6879
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9042
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy10078
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29776
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis97631

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Bassett Healthcare rated?
Bassett Healthcare has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Bassett Healthcare have emergency services?
Yes. Bassett Healthcare operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Bassett Healthcare located?
Bassett Healthcare is located at One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
What type of hospital is Bassett Healthcare?
Bassett Healthcare is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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.

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