Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Westchester Medical Center
- 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
- (914) 493-7000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Westchester 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 24 and worse on 6.
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 | 0.292 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.705 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 36398 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 43.031 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 20 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.465 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.177 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.490 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 27931 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 49.318 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 15 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.304 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.008 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.766 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 210 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 6.442 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.155 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.002 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 7.603 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 145 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.269 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 4 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 3.152 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.655 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.619 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 222578 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 17.990 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 19 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.056 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.512 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.774 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 201671 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 142.193 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 90 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.633 | 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 | 3.2 | Same as national | 153 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 1944 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.5 | Same as national | 180 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.8 | Same as national | 114 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.8 | Same as national | 90 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.5 | Same as national | 283 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17 | Same as national | 389 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.4 | Same as national | 477 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.18 | Worse than national | 9716 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 205.69 | Same as national | 204 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 9954 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 10138 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.02 | Same as national | 3068 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.50 | Same as national | 1022 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.04 | Same as national | 1027 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 5.09 | Same as national | 3029 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.23 | Same as national | 1019 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.38 | Same as national | 634 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.63 | Same as national | 2263 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.22 | 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 | -1.2 | Not available | 210 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 31.5 | Not available | 334 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 17.2 | Not available | 388 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as national | 3525 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.2 | Same as national | 679 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.3 | Same as national | 104 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.8 | Same as national | 104 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 667 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.4 | Same as national | 210 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.5 | Same as national | 114 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19 | Same as national | 97 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19 | Same as national | 334 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 3.9 | Same as national | 163 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as national | 388 |
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 | 2 | 2793 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 2793 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 2793 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 2793 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 2793 |
| Quietness - star rating | 1 | 2793 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 2793 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 2793 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 2793 |
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 | 73 | 9651 |
| 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 | 248 | 801 |
| 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 | 242 | 717 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 368 | 82 |
| 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 | 2 | 105727 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 94 | 415 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 30 | 27 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 4634 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 68 | 684 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 77 | 188 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 85 | 114 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 79 | 686 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 96 | 331 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 329 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 88 | 453 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 94 | 3672 |
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 Westchester Medical Center rated?
- Westchester Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Westchester Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Westchester Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Westchester Medical Center located?
- Westchester Medical Center is located at 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595.
- What type of hospital is Westchester Medical Center?
- Westchester Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.