Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Northside Hospital Forsyth
- 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
- (770) 844-3200
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Northside Hospital Forsyth carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse 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 | 0.267 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.372 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 8617 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.094 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.660 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.207 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.062 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9363 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 11.746 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.511 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.989 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.847 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 321 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 8.054 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 14 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.738 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.234 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.503 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 399 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 3.262 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.920 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.149 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.130 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 131519 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 8.542 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.468 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.089 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.313 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 116257 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 56.941 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 10 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.176 | 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 | 86 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.1 | Better than national | 2297 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 14.9 | Same as national | 188 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 170 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.8 | Same as national | 588 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.6 | Same as national | 591 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.5 | Same as national | 218 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.62 | Same as national | 7429 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 192.16 | Same as national | 79 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 8690 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 8862 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.22 | Same as national | 2044 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.17 | Same as national | 990 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.99 | Same as national | 1022 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.61 | Same as national | 2122 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.87 | Same as national | 943 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.86 | Same as national | 491 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.09 | Same as national | 1891 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.11 | 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 | -17.6 | Not available | 149 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 0 | Not available | 649 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -14.7 | Not available | 605 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.3 | Same as national | 3866 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.1 | Same as national | 1143 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10 | Same as national | 71 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.7 | Same as national | 71 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 1124 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 11.8 | Same as national | 149 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.1 | Same as national | 171 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as national | 649 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as national | 73 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.9 | Same as national | 605 |
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 | 3 | 3273 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 3273 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 3273 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 3273 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 5 | 3273 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 3273 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 3273 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 3273 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 3273 |
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 | very 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 | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 80 | 6704 |
| 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 | 173 | 936 |
| 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 | 171 | 900 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 240 | 27 |
| 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 | 1 | 65895 |
| Head CT results | 80 | 20 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 97 | 75 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 66 | 29 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 4835 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 68 | 155 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 76 | 51 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 32 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 79 | 156 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 89 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 166 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 95 | 223 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 97 | 1193 |
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 Northside Hospital Forsyth rated?
- Northside Hospital Forsyth has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Northside Hospital Forsyth have emergency services?
- Yes. Northside Hospital Forsyth operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Northside Hospital Forsyth located?
- Northside Hospital Forsyth is located at 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041.
- What type of hospital is Northside Hospital Forsyth?
- Northside Hospital Forsyth 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.