VALLEY HOSPITAL Review

Get Information, Ratings, Surveys, and Compare VALLEY HOSPITAL to other hospitals

Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 69%

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 VALLEY HOSPITAL. 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 VALLEY HOSPITAL, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, VALLEY HOSPITAL is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in RIDGEWOOD, NJ. Its five star rating is 4 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Private. The facility's Medicare ID is 310012. It does provide emergency services. There are 1,010 medical professionals and 206 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at VALLEY HOSPITAL, emergency patients were charged $26,697. This is lower 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, 69% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended VALLEY HOSPITAL, while only 6% did not recommend going to VALLEY HOSPITAL.

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 VALLEY HOSPITAL

Address:

223 N VAN DIEN AVENUE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
(201) 447-8000
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Medicare Provider Number:

310012

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Voluntary non-profit - Private

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for VALLEY HOSPITAL

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for VALLEY HOSPITAL 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 VALLEY HOSPITAL to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 76 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 7 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 17 %
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 84 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 4 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 12 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 74 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 8 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 18 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 71 %
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 20 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 76 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 18 %
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 83 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 4 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 13 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 75 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 19 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 70 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 8 %
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 55 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 16 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 29 %
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 53 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 16 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 31 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 57 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 15 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 28 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 54 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 27 %
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 69 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 12 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 19 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 39 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 42 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 19 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 15 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 85 %
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 15 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 85 %
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 46 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 47 %
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 50 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 42 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 45 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 48 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 41 %
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 53 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 74 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 7 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 19 %
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 50 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 16 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 34 %
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) 11 %
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) 66 %
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 6 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 69 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 25 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of VALLEY HOSPITAL, 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 VALLEY HOSPITAL 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 VALLEY HOSPITAL: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at VALLEY HOSPITAL:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $22
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $15
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $143
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $22
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $8
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $655
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $12,113
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $16
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $1,850
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,014
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $197
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $2,482
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $881
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $5,541
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $98
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,641
Total (Complete Episode) $26,697

Infection Rates at VALLEY HOSPITAL

These measures show how often patients at VALLEY HOSPITAL 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 0.08 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 1.58 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 4,641.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 4.19 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 2.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.48 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.15 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 1.59 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 5,781.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 5.13 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 3.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.59 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.40 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 2.07 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 261.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 6.04 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 6.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery 0.99 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit -- / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit 1.50 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 294.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 2.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 0.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy 0.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 1.46 / Worse
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 4.83 / Worse
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 114,122.00 / Worse
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 3.96 / Worse
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 11.00 / Worse
MRSA Bacteremia 2.78 / Worse
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.20 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.47 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 100,535.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 64.50 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 20.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.31 / Better

How VALLEY HOSPITAL Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how VALLEY HOSPITAL compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

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Worst Hospitals in RIDGEWOOD, NJ

Percentages of Complications and Deaths at VALLEY HOSPITAL

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 2.1% SAME
Death rate for heart attack patients 12.5% SAME
Death rate for CABG surgery patients 2.5% SAME
Death rate for COPD patients 9.6% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 13.2% SAME
Death rate for pneumonia patients 18.2% SAME
Death rate for stroke patients 12.4% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.52% SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 169.91% SAME
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.2% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.07% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 1.97% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.39% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 4.05% Better
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 2.23% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 4.36% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 1.92% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 0.51% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 0.7% Better

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near VALLEY HOSPITAL

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 VALLEY HOSPITAL ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
Pine Acres Convalescent Center 5:
Union Plaza Care Center 5:
Arbor Glen Center 5:
St Marys Hospital For Children 5:
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill 5:
Emerson Health Care Center 5:
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing 5:
Jewish Home at Rockleigh 5:
Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village 5:
Henry J Carter Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
Queen of Peace Residence 5:
Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care and Rehab 5:
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
New East Side Nursing Home 5:
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center 5:
University Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Gold Crest Care Center 5:
The Knolls 5:
North Shore - L I J Orzac Ctr For Rehabilitation 5:
N J Veterans Mem Home Paramus 5:
The Amsterdam at Harborside 5:
Excel Care at Wayne 5:
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab 5:
United Hebrew Geriatric Center 5:
Cheshire Home 5:
Silvercrest 5:
Split Rock Rehabilition and Health Care Center 5:
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F 5:
Kendal On Hudson 5:
New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Careone at Teaneck 5:
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside 5:
Dumont Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing Care 5:
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 5:
Northern Westchester Hospital T C U 5:
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 5:
Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center 5:
Woodcliff Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Atrium Post Acute Care of Park Ridge 5:
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu 5:
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc 5:
Alaris Health at St Mary's 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair 5:
Careone at Wayne 5:
Careone at Valley 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Tenafly, LLC 5:
Careone at Ridgewood Avenue 5:
Cliffside Rehab and Residential Health Care Center 5:
The Enclave at Rye Rehab and Nursing Ctr 5:
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living 5:
The Actors Fund Home 5:
Careone at Madison Avenue 5:
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC 5:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center T C U 5:
Methodist Home For Nursing and Rehabilitation 5:
Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains 5:
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center 5:
The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion 5:
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehab 5:
Windsor Park Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
Dwelling Place at St Clares 5:
N Y S Veterans Home In N Y C 5:
Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc 5:
North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nrsg Crt 5:
St Marys Center Inc 5:
Waterview Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente 5:
Job Haines Home For Aged People 5:
Spring Hills Post Acute Livingston 5:
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U 5:
South Mountain Hc 5:
Lower West Side Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
Helen Hayes Hospital R H C F 5:
Helen Hayes Hospital T C U 5:
Forest View Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Schervier Pavilion 5:
Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC 5:
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 5:
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC 5:
Complete Care at Prospect Heights LLC 5:
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc 5:
Linden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Elmora Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Wayne Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, L L C 4:
The Grand Pavilion For Rhb and Nrsg at Rockville Ctr 4:
Hillside Manor Rehab and Extended Care Center 4:
Chapin Home For The Aging 4:
Dry Harbor Nursing Home 4:
Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck 4:
Laconia Nursing Home 4:
Complete Care at Regent LLC 4:
Park Crescent Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Little Neck Care Center 4:
Forest Hills Care Center 4:
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 4:
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center 4:

Medical Groups Affiliated with VALLEY HOSPITAL

There are 1,010 doctors and 206 medical groups that are affiliated with VALLEY HOSPITAL.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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