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St John's Riverside Hospital

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At a glance

St John's Riverside Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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 Limit0.708Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.633Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3798Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.435Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.747Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.010Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.948Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5057Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.204Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.192Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.821Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures67Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.645Same 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 Procedures115Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.866Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.344Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.614Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days90323Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases3.691Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases4Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.084Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.191Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.599Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days87279Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases34.071Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases12Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.352Better 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 patients3.5Same as national99
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.7Same as national922
Death rate for heart attack patients11.5Same as national39
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.6Same as national153
Death rate for heart failure patients9.9Same as national317
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.3Same as national303
Death rate for stroke patients14.5Same as national60
Pressure ulcer rate0.18Same as national3942
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national4819
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national4897
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.08Same as national459
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national118
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.25Same as national125
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.76Same as national438
Postoperative sepsis rate5.91Same as national111
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.72Same as national117
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.95Same as national511
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.86Same 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 patients31.2Not available366
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients40.9Not available284
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.3Same as national1554
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.3Same as national775
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.2Same as national26
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.2Same as national26
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national151
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national180
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.6Same as national366
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.3Same as national92
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.2Same as national284

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 rating3433
Doctor communication - star rating2433
Communication about medicines - star rating2433
Discharge information - star rating2433
Cleanliness - star rating4433
Quietness - star rating2433
Overall hospital rating - star rating3433
Recommend hospital - star rating3433
Summary star rating3433

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 vaccination504362
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 better217387
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 better217369
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 better31415
Left before being seen136184
Head CT results3813
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients75377
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing101078
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock70433
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle97114
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9481
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle80434
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle84225
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9261
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29050
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 St John's Riverside Hospital rated?
St John's Riverside Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St John's Riverside Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. St John's Riverside Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St John's Riverside Hospital located?
St John's Riverside Hospital is located at 976 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
What type of hospital is St John's Riverside Hospital?
St John's Riverside 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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