SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 65%

Database data as of January 31, 2024

A Review of the Data

Prepared by Richard Saunders as of January 31, 2024.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") distributes more than 80 tables of data on hospitals on a quarterly basis. That is a lot of information to pour through to try and build a comprehensive review of SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the hospital does, who is affiliated with it, share any patient survey data and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: General Hospital Data, Ratings, Cost Analysis, Infections, Comparison, Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities, Doctors Associated with SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in LIVINGSTON, NJ. Its five star rating is 2 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Other. The facility's Medicare ID is 310076. It DOES NOT provide emergency services. There are 839 medical professionals and 206 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, emergency patients were charged $28,418. This is higher than the state average of $26,911. It is also higher than the national average of $25,828.

According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 65% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, while only 9% did not recommend going to SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER.

The information presented below is based on data provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is updated as new data is made available.

General Information for SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

Address:

94 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
(973) 322-5000
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Medicare Provider Number:

310076

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Voluntary non-profit - Other

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available. Hospitals report data to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. Overall Star Ratings aren’t calculated for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals.

Most hospitals will have an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3.

National distribution of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating The following table shows the national distribution of the Overall Star Rating based on July 2022 results.

Overall rating Number of hospitals / Percentage
1 star 198 (6.34%)
2 stars 702 (22.49%)
3 stars 895 (28.68%)
4 stars 895 (28.68%)
5 stars 431 (13.81%)
N/A 1,368 (30.47%)

Additional detailed on the method for calculating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from this document.

Patient Survey Results

Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 74 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 7 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 19 %
Nurse communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Nurse communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 81 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 5 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 14 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 72 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 7 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 21 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 70 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 9 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 21 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 74 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 7 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 19 %
Doctor communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Doctor communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 81 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 5 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 14 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 73 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 7 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 20 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 69 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 9 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 22 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted 53 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 20 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 27 %
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Staff responsiveness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 52 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 20 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 28 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 54 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 20 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 26 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 57 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 24 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them 19 %
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Not Applicable
Communication about medicines - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for 70 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 13 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 17 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 44 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 35 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 21 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 17 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 83 %
Discharge information - linear mean score Not Applicable
Discharge information - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge 19 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 81 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 15 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 85 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 49 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 43 %
Care transition - linear mean score Not Applicable
Care transition - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 53 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 11 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 36 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 50 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 42 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 42 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 6 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 52 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 67 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 11 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 22 %
Cleanliness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Cleanliness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night 60 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 13 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 27 %
Quietness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Quietness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 13 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 23 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 64 %
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Not Applicable
Overall hospital rating - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital 9 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 65 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 26 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, Compare to National and State Averages

Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER provides.

To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.

MSPB for SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $13
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $56
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $93
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $15
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $13
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $688
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $12,801
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $32
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $2,378
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $747
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $159
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $3,709
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,096
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $4,465
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $149
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $2,004
Total (Complete Episode) $28,418

Infection Rates at SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

These measures show how often patients at SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.

Infection Type Score / Compare to National Average
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.14 / Better
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 0.63 / Better
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 18,411.00 / Better
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 22.06 / Better
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 7.00 / Better
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.32 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.18 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 0.67 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 16,887.00 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 24.53 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 9.00 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.37 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.09 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 0.92 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 337.00 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 8.86 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 3.00 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery 0.34 / Better
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit 0.52 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit 2.69 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 620.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 4.64 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 6.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy 1.29 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 0.17 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 0.86 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 184,573.00 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 14.51 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 6.00 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia 0.41 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.34 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.59 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 160,214.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 112.48 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 51.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.45 / Better

How SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

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Percentages of Complications and Deaths at SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 3.1% SAME
Death rate for heart attack patients 13.7% SAME
Death rate for CABG surgery patients 2.9% SAME
Death rate for COPD patients 7.8% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 12.1% SAME
Death rate for pneumonia patients 18.2% SAME
Death rate for stroke patients 15.1% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.58% SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 163.74% SAME
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.21% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.09% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.99% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.84% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 9.05% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 6.27% Worse
Postoperative sepsis rate 6.82% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 2.49% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 1.75% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 1.22% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
New East Side Nursing Home 5:
Careone at The Highlands 5:
Complete Care at Prospect Heights LLC 5:
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Cheshire Home 5:
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 5:
Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home 5:
South Mountain Hc 5:
N J Eastern Star Home 5:
Careone at Madison Avenue 5:
Dwelling Place at St Clares 5:
New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village 5:
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente 5:
Methodist Home For Nursing and Rehabilitation 5:
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab 5:
Merry Heart Nursing Home 5:
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside 5:
Henry J Carter Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
Complete Care at Woodlands 5:
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center 5:
Job Haines Home For Aged People 5:
St Marys Center Inc 5:
Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Careone at Ridgewood Avenue 5:
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Hartwyck at Oak Tree 5:
Arbor Glen Center 5:
Cliffside Rehab and Residential Health Care Center 5:
Shore View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Careone at East Brunswick 5:
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 5:
University Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Careone at Somerset Valley 5:
Union Plaza Care Center 5:
Pine Acres Convalescent Center 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair 5:
Emerson Health Care Center 5:
Jewish Home at Rockleigh 5:
Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehab Center 5:
Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC 5:
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu 5:
Careone at Valley 5:
N J Veterans Mem Home Paramus 5:
Atrium Post Acute Care of Park Ridge 5:
Lower West Side Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living 5:
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Woodcliff Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Care Connection Rahway 5:
Spring Hills Post Acute Livingston 5:
Forest View Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Excel Care at Wayne 5:
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 5:
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC 5:
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F 5:
The Actors Fund Home 5:
Split Rock Rehabilition and Health Care Center 5:
Parker at Somerset, Inc 5:
Alaris Health at St Mary's 5:
Careone at Teaneck 5:
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc 5:
Gold Crest Care Center 5:
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill 5:
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center 5:
Kendal On Hudson 5:
Careone at Wayne 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Tenafly, LLC 5:
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC 5:
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater 4:
Complete Care at Regent LLC 4:
Ditmas Park Care Center 4:
Laconia Nursing Home 4:
Wayne Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Dry Harbor Nursing Home 4:
Staten Island Care Center 4:
Promenade Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 4:
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center 4:
Peace Care St Ann's 4:
Workmens Circle Multicare Center 4:
Careone at Livingston 4:
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 4:
Careone at Middletown 4:
Careone at Parsippany 4:
Broadway House For Continuing 4:
Rutland Nursing Home, Inc 4:
Linden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Elmora Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Concourse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Inc 4:
Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center 4:
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Brookhaven Health Care Center 4:
Kings Harbor Multicare Center 4:
Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 4:
Bronx Center For Rehabilitation and Health Care 4:
Alaris Health at Kearny 4:
Hudsonview Health Care Center 4:

Medical Groups Affiliated with SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

There are 839 doctors and 206 medical groups that are affiliated with SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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