Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Massachusetts · Acute Care
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington ranks #779 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #779 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.
41 & 45 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803 · Middlesex County · (781) 744-5100
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington ranks #779 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 8 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #779 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 8
- measures better than national of 26 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 5 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 1.
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 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated hospitals. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington vs. Massachusetts and the nation
- Lahey Hospital & Med…
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
4 stars
- Massachusetts avg
Massachusetts state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington rates above the Massachusetts average of 3.2 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 7 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 | 1.25 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.09 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 177.14 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.3 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.3 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.45 | Worse than National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.57 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.35 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.3 | 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 | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.417 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.762 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.589 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.306 | Better than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 3.824 | Worse than National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.851 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 4.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -4.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -23.2 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14 | Better than National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.3 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Better than National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.97 |
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 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, both outside Massachusetts so the neighborhoods are not the same-state list below.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MA (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MA (3 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Massachusetts
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Massachusetts.
One of 83 Medicare-certified hospitals in Massachusetts, 6 are shown here.
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc
Worcester, MA
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Anna Jaques Hospital
Newburyport, MA
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arbour Hospital
Boston, MA
No rating Psychiatric
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Brookline, MA
No rating Psychiatric
Arbour-Fuller Hospital
South Attleboro, MA
No rating Psychiatric
Athol Memorial Hospital
Athol, MA
2/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Compare Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington vs Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc →
Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington ranks #779 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 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington perform on quality measures?
8 of 26 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 3 are better than the national benchmark, 1 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington have emergency services?
Yes, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Burlington, MA.
How much does Medicare spend at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington offer maternal health services?
Yes, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
Read our methodology & full data source list
Share this page
A summary card with the figures from this page. Reuse it with attribution, on the same CC BY 4.0 terms as the citation below.
Measure collection windows on this page span (CMS per-measure dates). The citation vintage above is the portal refresh stamp, not a claim that every measure shares one year. See methodology.
Every figure on PlainHospital is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.