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New York · Acute Care
Kaleida Health
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Kaleida Health ranks #1752 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1752 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 · Erie County · (716) 859-8620
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Kaleida Health ranks #1752 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 5 quality measures beating the national benchmark (4 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1752 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 5
- measures better than national of 27 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 3-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Kaleida Health sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Kaleida Health vs. New York and the nation
- Kaleida Health
Kaleida Health
3 stars
- New York avg
New York state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Kaleida Health rates above the New York average of 2.8 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 8 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.98 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.44 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 238.38 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.8 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.35 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.54 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.75 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.69 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 1 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.458 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.528 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.522 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.479 | Better than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0 | Better than National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.538 | Better than National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 22.2 | Worse than National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -6.4 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 24.7 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 18.2 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.5 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.94 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Two Hospital Compare peer sets for Kaleida Health, both outside New York so the neighborhoods are not the same-state list below.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside NY (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside NY (1 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in New York
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in New York.
One of 190 Medicare-certified hospitals in New York, 6 are shown here.
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration
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2/5
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kaleida Health compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Kaleida Health ranks #1752 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Kaleida Health?
Kaleida Health has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Kaleida Health perform on quality measures?
5 of 27 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Kaleida Health; 4 rate worse.
What do patients say about Kaleida Health?
Kaleida Health reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 1 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Kaleida Health?
Kaleida Health tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 6 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Kaleida Health have emergency services?
Yes, Kaleida Health provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kaleida Health?
Kaleida Health is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Buffalo, NY. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Kaleida Health?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Kaleida Health, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Kaleida Health offer maternal health services?
Yes, Kaleida Health reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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