BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

Why Should You Consider BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM for Your Healthcare?

BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM is a Acute Care Hospitals located in BRONX, NY. This hospital provides emergency services and has 273 affiliated medical professionals. Patient satisfaction is notable with 56% of patients recommending this hospital to others.

Hospital Type & Services

BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM is classified as a Acute Care Hospitals, which means it provides specialized care for patients with serious medical conditions requiring immediate attention.

Ownership & Accountability

This hospital operates under Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, which affects governance, funding, and accountability structures. Medicare ID: 330009

Key Performance Indicators

1/5 Stars

CMS Overall Rating

56%

Patients Recommend

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Emergency Services

Cost Comparison

Understanding hospital costs is crucial for healthcare planning. At BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM, emergency patients are charged an average of $26,780. This is lower than the state average of $26,925 and higher than the national average of $26,591.

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Data Transparency

All information sourced from U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and verified as of April 30, 2025. We update our data monthly to ensure accuracy.

How Much Does Care Cost at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM?

Understanding hospital costs is crucial for healthcare planning. Here's what you need to know about the financial aspects of receiving care at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM.

Important Note: Hospital pricing is complex and varies significantly based on your insurance, the specific treatments you need, and your individual circumstances. The data below provides standardized comparisons but may not reflect your actual costs.

Medicare Spending Comparison

To provide a standard metric for comparing hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary). Even if you're not on Medicare, this metric helps compare relative costs between hospitals.

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vs. National Average

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What This Means for You

Cost comparison data is not available for BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM. Contact the hospital directly for pricing information and financial assistance options.

Remember: Your actual costs will depend on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and the specific care you receive.

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Here's a more detailed look at average spending patterns for different types of care at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM:

Type of Care	Average Cost	Period
Home Health Agency Healthcare costs for this service type	$4	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Hospice Healthcare costs for this service type	$2	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Inpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$34	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Outpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$70	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare costs for this service type	$25	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Durable Medical Equipment Healthcare costs for this service type	$8	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Carrier Healthcare costs for this service type	$658	1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission
Home Health Agency Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Hospice Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Inpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$11,053	During Index Hospital Admission
Outpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare costs for this service type	$0	During Index Hospital Admission
Durable Medical Equipment Healthcare costs for this service type	$8	During Index Hospital Admission
Carrier Healthcare costs for this service type	$1,251	During Index Hospital Admission
Home Health Agency Healthcare costs for this service type	$171	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Hospice Healthcare costs for this service type	$57	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Inpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$4,336	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Outpatient Healthcare costs for this service type	$1,020	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare costs for this service type	$6,495	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Durable Medical Equipment Healthcare costs for this service type	$133	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Carrier Healthcare costs for this service type	$1,456	1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission
Total Healthcare costs for this service type	$26,780	Complete Episode

Cost Transparency: These figures represent Medicare spending averages and may not reflect costs for privately insured patients. Always contact BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM's financial counselors for personalized cost estimates and payment plan options.

How Safe Is BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM from Infections?

Hospital-acquired infections are a serious concern for patient safety. Here's how BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM performs in preventing infections compared to national standards.

Why This Matters: Hospital-acquired infections can significantly impact your recovery and health outcomes. Lower infection rates indicate better hygiene protocols, staff training, and overall patient safety measures.

Infection Prevention Performance

These measures show how often patients at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM contract specific infections during their medical treatment, compared to national benchmarks:

Type of Infection	BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM Score	vs. National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.47	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1.92	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	7,575.00	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	7.92	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	8.00	Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1.01	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.21	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	1.07	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	8,900.00	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	11.62	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	6.00	Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.52	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	0.03	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	2.88	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures Surgical site infections after operations	57.00	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases Surgical site infections after operations	1.72	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases Surgical site infections after operations	1.00	Same
SSI - Colon Surgery Surgical site infections after operations	0.58	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	N/A	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Surgical site infections after operations	2.96	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures Surgical site infections after operations	116.00	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases Surgical site infections after operations	1.01	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases Surgical site infections after operations	0.00	Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgical site infections after operations	0.00	Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	0.15	Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	0.93	Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	131,034.00	Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	11.98	Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	5.00	Better
MRSA Bacteremia Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections	0.42	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.37	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.69	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	124,526.00	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	76.22	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	39.00	Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure	0.51	Better

Understanding Infection Scores

Better Than National

Lower infection rates indicate excellent infection prevention protocols and staff adherence to safety measures.

Same as National

Infection rates meet national standards, indicating adequate safety protocols are in place.

Worse Than National

Higher infection rates may indicate areas for improvement in infection prevention protocols.

Your Role in Infection Prevention: As a patient, you can help prevent infections by following hand hygiene guidelines, asking healthcare workers to wash their hands, and speaking up about any concerns regarding cleanliness or infection prevention protocols.

How Does BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM Compare to Other Hospitals?

Comparing hospitals helps you understand relative quality and safety performance. Here's how BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM measures against similar facilities nationally and in your area.

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Patient Safety & Complication Rates

These measures track serious complications and death rates at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM compared to national averages. Lower rates generally indicate better patient safety and care quality.

Safety Measure	BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM Rate	vs. National Average
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients Measures serious complications during or after treatment	N/A	Not Enough Data
Death rate for heart attack patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	11.1%	Same as National
Death rate for CABG surgery patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	N/A	Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	8.8%	Same as National
Death rate for heart failure patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	9.4%	Same as National
Death rate for pneumonia patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	13.7%	Same as National
Death rate for stroke patients Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	13.7%	Same as National
Pressure ulcer rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.52%	Same as National
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure	N/A	Not Enough Data
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.28%	Same as National
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.34%	Same as National
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate Important patient safety and quality measure	2.25%	Same as National
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate Important patient safety and quality measure	1.68%	Same as National
Postoperative respiratory failure rate Important patient safety and quality measure	9.6%	Same as National
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate Important patient safety and quality measure	3.33%	Same as National
Postoperative sepsis rate Important patient safety and quality measure	5.35%	Same as National
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate Important patient safety and quality measure	1.82%	Same as National
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate Important patient safety and quality measure	0.83%	Same as National
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite Important patient safety and quality measure	0.92%	Same as National

Understanding Safety Scores: "Better than National" means BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM has lower complication/death rates than average, indicating higher safety. "Worse than National" suggests higher rates that may warrant discussion with your healthcare team about risk factors.

Where Can You Go for Extended Recovery After BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM?

Many patients need continued care after a hospital stay. If you're not ready to return home, skilled nursing facilities provide professional medical care during your recovery period.

Why This Matters: Choosing the right skilled nursing facility can significantly impact your recovery. These facilities provide 24/7 nursing care, physical therapy, and medical supervision when you need more support than home care can provide.

Nearby Skilled Nursing Options

Here are skilled nursing facilities near BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM, ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating. Higher ratings indicate better quality care and patient satisfaction.

Facility Name & Location	CMS Quality Rating
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Care Connection Rahway RAHWAY, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
St Marys Hospital For Children BAYSIDE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Shore View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
St Joseph's Home Al and Nc, Inc WOODBRIDGE, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center MAPLEWOOD, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park JERSEY CITY, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Bronx Center For Rehabilitation and Health Care BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home STATEN ISLAND, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Forest View Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing FOREST HILLS, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair MONTCLAIR, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc JAMAICA, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu HOBOKEN, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion VALHALLA, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, L L C ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
St Marys Center Inc NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens WHITESTONE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Kendal On Hudson SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
North Shore - L I J Orzac Ctr For Rehabilitation VALLEY STREAM, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Careone at Cresskill CRESSKILL, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Co Inc NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Maywood MAYWOOD, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center ORANGE, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Broadway House For Continuing Care NEWARK, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Queen of Peace Residence QUEENS VILLAGE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing LYNBROOK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
The Knolls VALHALLA, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Job Haines Home For Aged People BLOOMFIELD, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Archcare at Providence Rest BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Throgs Neck Extended Care Facility BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing ASTORIA, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center FAR ROCKAWAY, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
N J Veterans Mem Home Paramus PARAMUS, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp (1992) NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Waveny Care Center NEW CANAAN, CT View Details	5/5 Excellent
Woodcliff Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living LIVINGSTON, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Bensonhurst Center For Rehab and Healthcare BROOKLYN, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehab MANHASSET, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home HOLLIS, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
The Actors Fund Home ENGLEWOOD, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Emerson Health Care Center EMERSON, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Cliffside Rehab and Residential Health Care Center FLUSHING, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
United Hebrew Geriatric Center NEW ROCHELLE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Peace Care St Ann's JERSEY CITY, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Careone at Valley WESTWOOD, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Chapin Home For The Aging JAMAICA, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Dumont Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing Care NEW ROCHELLE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
New East Side Nursing Home NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation at Glen Cove GLEN COVE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Excel at Woodbury For Rehab and Nursing, L L C WOODBURY, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehab Center STATEN ISLAND, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Belair Care Center Inc BELLMORE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Careone at Wayne WAYNE, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing BROOKLYN, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc JAMAICA, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Meadowbrook Care Center FREEPORT, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Careone at Ridgewood Avenue PARAMUS, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Optima Care Harborview JERSEY CITY, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Edgehill Health Center STAMFORD, CT View Details	5/5 Excellent
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U OCEANSIDE, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Jewish Home at Rockleigh ROCKLEIGH, NJ View Details	5/5 Excellent
Methodist Home For Nursing and Rehabilitation BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center BRONX, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center NEW YORK, NY View Details	5/5 Excellent
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing NEW YORK, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Complete Care at Cedar Grove CEDAR GROVE, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Caton Park Rehab and Nursing Center, L L C BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC WEST CALDWELL, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehab and Nursing Center BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center HEMPSTEAD, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill WEST CALDWELL, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Sands Point Center For Health and Rehabilitation PORT WASHINGTON, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
New Community Extended Care Facility NEWARK, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Premier Nsg and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway FAR ROCKAWAY, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab ELIZABETH, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Gold Crest Care Center BRONX, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Williamsbridge Center For Rehabilitation and Nrsg BRONX, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Highbridge Woodycrest Center BRONX, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Trinitas Hospital ELIZABETH, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Rutland Nursing Home, Inc BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Green Hill WEST ORANGE, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Bedford Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation BROOKLYN, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Complete Care at Harborage LLC NORTH BERGEN, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Harbour View Senior Living Corp NORTH BERGEN, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
Hartwyck at Oak Tree EDISON, NJ View Details	4/5 Excellent
University Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing BRONX, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center T C U JAMAICA, NY View Details	4/5 Excellent

Choosing a Skilled Nursing Facility: Consider factors like star ratings, location convenience for family visits, specialized services you need, and insurance acceptance. Don't hesitate to visit facilities in person before making a decision.

What Medical Team Can You Access at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM?

The quality of medical professionals affiliated with a hospital directly impacts your care. Here's information about the doctors and medical groups associated with BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM.

273 Individual Physicians

Licensed medical professionals with admitting privileges or affiliations

61 Medical Groups

Organized physician practices and specialty groups

Affiliated Medical Groups

These medical groups have physicians who practice at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM. Working with an affiliated group can provide better coordination of your hospital and outpatient care.