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Chenango Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

Chenango Memorial Hospital carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm.

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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days304Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.181Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1001Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.504Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures15Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.145Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days5791Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.135Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.174Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit3.427Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days5487Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.928Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)1.037Same as 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4Same as national145
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients11.9Same as national49
Death rate for pneumonia patients21.3Same as national99
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate1.18Same as national460
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national606
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national594
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.31Same as national84
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.67Same as national32
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.10Same as national32
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.89Same as national84
Postoperative sepsis rate5.09Same as national25
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNot available
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.04Same as national35
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.16Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients30.5Not available59
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients46.1Not available92
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.8Same as national185
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.5Same as national150
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national70
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.2Same as national59
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.3Same as national92

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 rating4276
Doctor communication - star rating3276
Communication about medicines - star rating3276
Discharge information - star rating4276
Cleanliness - star rating5276
Quietness - star rating4276
Overall hospital rating - star rating3276
Recommend hospital - star rating3276
Summary star rating4276

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 volumelow
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 Events0658
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination89521
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 better109415
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 better108403
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
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 seen118158
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients92116
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing12321
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock79117
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8635
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9417
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle88117
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9577
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis100518
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis100163

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 Chenango Memorial Hospital rated?
Chenango Memorial Hospital has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Chenango Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Chenango Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Chenango Memorial Hospital located?
Chenango Memorial Hospital is located at 179 North Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
What type of hospital is Chenango Memorial Hospital?
Chenango Memorial Hospital 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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