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Tennessee · Acute Care
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tristar Northcrest Medical Center ranks #2229 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2229 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 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172 · Robertson County · (615) 384-2411
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tristar Northcrest Medical Center ranks #2229 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2229 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 14 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 Tristar Northcrest Medical Center 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
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center vs. Tennessee and the nation
- Tristar Northcrest M…
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center
3 stars
- Tennessee avg
Tennessee state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center rates below the Tennessee average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Other
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
Worse-than-national profile for Tristar Northcrest Medical Center
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.04 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.95 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.5 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.82 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.27 | 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.148 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.2 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 12.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 43 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | 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 | 1.2 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.95 |
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
Peer sets for Tristar Northcrest Medical Center outside Tennessee, keyed to the typical worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside TN (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside TN (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Tennessee
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Tennessee.
One of 121 Medicare-certified hospitals in Tennessee, 6 are shown here.
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No rating Psychiatric
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
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Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Baptist Memorial Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tristar Northcrest Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center ranks #2229 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.
What is the CMS star rating for Tristar Northcrest Medical Center?
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Tristar Northcrest Medical Center perform on quality measures?
1 of 14 compared measures rate worse than national at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center (typical worse-share tercile); 1 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about Tristar Northcrest Medical Center?
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center?
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Tristar Northcrest Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Tristar Northcrest Medical Center?
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Other ownership, located in Springfield, TN. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Tristar Northcrest Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Tristar Northcrest Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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