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Peconic Bay Medical Center

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At a glance

Peconic Bay Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.174Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2894Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.551Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.013Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.245Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4021Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.960Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.253Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.687Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures77Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.776Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures12Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.113Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.019Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.842Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days46699Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.678Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.373Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.003Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.338Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days46512Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases14.582Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.069Better 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 patients1.9Better than national1126
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.7Same as national2259
Death rate for heart attack patients11.7Same as national144
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.4Same as national182
Death rate for heart failure patients12.5Same as national443
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.3Same as national549
Death rate for stroke patients13.7Same as national183
Pressure ulcer rate0.17Same as national5764
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications189.61Same as national52
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national8956
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national8733
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.77Same as national2053
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.85Same as national1250
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.15Same as national1273
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.50Same as national2079
Postoperative sepsis rate7.40Same as national1245
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.93Same as national246
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.33Same as national1060
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.02Same 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 patients30.6Not available115
Hospital return days for heart failure patients14.3Not available480
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-0.9Not available569
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.9Same as national3649
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13Same as national446
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 surgery0.8Same as national513
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.3Same as national115
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.9Same as national197
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.5Same as national480
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.2Same as national1175
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national569

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 rating3443
Doctor communication - star rating3443
Communication about medicines - star rating2443
Discharge information - star rating4443
Cleanliness - star rating4443
Quietness - star rating2443
Overall hospital rating - star rating3443
Recommend hospital - star rating4443
Summary star rating3443

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination721957
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 better222392
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 better216368
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better45615
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 seen143596
Head CT results7928
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99103
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing161863
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock78138
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8137
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9226
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle93138
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle95104
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy88145
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 292118
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis825885
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 Peconic Bay Medical Center rated?
Peconic Bay Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Peconic Bay Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Peconic Bay Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Peconic Bay Medical Center located?
Peconic Bay Medical Center is located at 1 Heros Way, Riverhead, NY 11901.
What type of hospital is Peconic Bay Medical Center?
Peconic Bay Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).

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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