Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Tufts Medical Center
- 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
- (617) 636-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Tufts 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. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.
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 | 0.542 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.281 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 22283 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 24.629 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 21 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.853 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.529 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.340 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 13210 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 20.813 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 18 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.865 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.842 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.783 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 240 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 6.870 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 11 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.601 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.041 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.079 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 123 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.209 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.827 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.581 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.742 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 114301 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 12.441 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 13 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.045 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.436 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.818 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 100848 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 64.504 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 39 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.605 | 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 | 4.6 | Same as national | 74 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 1575 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.9 | Same as national | 105 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.7 | Same as national | 170 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7 | Same as national | 88 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.9 | Same as national | 304 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 10.7 | Better than national | 188 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13 | Same as national | 177 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.85 | Same as national | 5768 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 178.79 | Same as national | 208 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 7245 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 7790 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.58 | Same as national | 2395 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.49 | Same as national | 1181 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 12.92 | Same as national | 1124 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.25 | Same as national | 2752 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.84 | Same as national | 1182 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.76 | Same as national | 540 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.13 | Same as national | 1469 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.32 | Worse 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 23.3 | Not available | 197 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 8.7 | Not available | 421 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -1.6 | Not available | 222 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 17.2 | Worse than national | 2920 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | Same as national | 1055 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.6 | Same as national | 391 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 391 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 595 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 197 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.8 | Same as national | 166 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.4 | Same as national | 105 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.2 | Same as national | 421 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 6.6 | Same as national | 67 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.3 | Same as national | 222 |
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 | 5 | 482 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 482 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 | 482 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 482 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 482 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 482 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 482 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 482 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 482 |
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 | 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 | 1 | 4055 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 95 | 9720 |
| 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 | 216 | 385 |
| 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 | 211 | 352 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 331 | 33 |
| 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 | 4 | 48362 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 88 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 4433 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 35 | 232 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 48 | 88 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 76 | 33 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 64 | 232 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 116 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 227 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 77 | 179 |
| 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.
| 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 Tufts Medical Center rated?
- Tufts Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Tufts Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Tufts Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Tufts Medical Center located?
- Tufts Medical Center is located at 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.
- What type of hospital is Tufts Medical Center?
- Tufts Medical Center 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.