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Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

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At a glance

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.079Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.841Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days8756Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.710Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.309Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.070Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.750Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7121Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.881Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.276Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.864Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.590Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures321Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases8.369Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases13Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.553Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.412Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures256Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.121Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.117Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.252Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days145372Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases6.521Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.460Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.189Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.468Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days131603Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases62.205Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases19Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.305Better 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 patients3Same as national56
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.3Better than national3097
Death rate for heart attack patients11.1Same as national219
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.6Same as national177
Death rate for COPD patients7.9Same as national170
Death rate for heart failure patients9.3Better than national853
Death rate for pneumonia patients15Same as national652
Death rate for stroke patients10.7Better than national529
Pressure ulcer rate0.96Same as national10662
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications154.95Same as national107
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.16Same as national12244
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.21Same as national12922
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.32Same as national2633
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate0.88Same as national1469
Postoperative respiratory failure rate3.46Better than national1373
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.35Same as national3121
Postoperative sepsis rate2.25Better than national1458
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.45Same as national801
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.97Same as national2505
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.72Better than 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 patients13.5Not available249
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-13.6Not available995
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients11.4Not available685
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national5242
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.9Same as national4388
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12Same as national603
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.6Same as national603
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national997
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.3Same as national249
Rate of readmission for CABG9.2Same as national173
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.4Same as national189
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.6Same as national995
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.4Same as national51
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.9Same as national685

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 rating41372
Doctor communication - star rating41372
Communication about medicines - star rating31372
Discharge information - star rating31372
Cleanliness - star rating41372
Quietness - star rating41372
Overall hospital rating - star rating41372
Recommend hospital - star rating51372
Summary star rating41372

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 volumevery 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 Hypoglycemia15005
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination976826
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 better236405
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 better230375
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better32830
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 seen481037
Head CT results9212
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99208
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing174783
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock51122
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7040
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8918
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle70123
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8760
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98314
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 293388
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

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 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital rated?
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital located?
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is located at 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, IL 60190.
What type of hospital is Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital?
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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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