HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 67%

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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL. 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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in WESTWOOD, NJ. Its five star rating is 2 . Its type of ownership is Proprietary. The facility's Medicare ID is 310130. It does provide emergency services. There are 206 medical professionals and 76 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL, emergency patients were charged $24,762. This is lower than the state average of $26,911. It is also lower 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, 67% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL, while only 7% did not recommend going to HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL.

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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL

Address:

250 OLD HOOK ROAD
WESTWOOD, NJ 07675
(201) 383-1035
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Medicare Provider Number:

310130

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Proprietary

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL 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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 77 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 6 %
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 75 %
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 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 7 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 22 %
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 6 %
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 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 59 %
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 25 %
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 59 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 11 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 30 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 60 %
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 20 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 55 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 26 %
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 72 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 10 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 18 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 38 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 41 %
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 20 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 80 %
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 22 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 78 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 18 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 82 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 48 %
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 45 %
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 54 %
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 38 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 49 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 6 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 45 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 39 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 54 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 64 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 16 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 20 %
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 62 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 10 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 28 %
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) 8 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 22 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 70 %
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 7 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 67 %
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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL, 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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL 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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $23
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $12
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $178
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $42
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $13
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $496
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $9,658
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $13
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $1,545
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $961
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $118
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $2,910
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $579
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $6,347
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $106
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,762
Total (Complete Episode) $24,762

Infection Rates at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL

These measures show how often patients at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL 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 Not Available / Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 1,005.00 / Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 0.69 / Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 2.00 / Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) Not Available / Not Available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit -- / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.09 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 2,367.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 1.43 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 0.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 31.00 / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 0.74 / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 0.00 / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 44.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.34 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 1.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 15,980.00 / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 0.42 / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 0.00 / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia Not Available / Not Available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit -- / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.54 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 15,164.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 5.52 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 0.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.00 / Better

How HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

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Percentages of Complications and Deaths at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 3.5% SAME
Death rate for heart attack patients 13.2% SAME
Death rate for CABG surgery patients NA Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients 8% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 10.6% SAME
Death rate for pneumonia patients 17.9% SAME
Death rate for stroke patients 12.5% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.58% SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications NA Not Enough Data
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.23% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.11% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.25% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.53% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 6.96% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 3.48% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 4.79% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 2.44% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 0.95% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 0.91% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL

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 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

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

Medical Groups Affiliated with HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL

There are 206 doctors and 76 medical groups that are affiliated with HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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