Complications & Deaths Measures
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Massachusetts · Acute Care
Tufts Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tufts Medical Center ranks #2909 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2909 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.
800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County · (617) 636-5000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tufts Medical Center ranks #2909 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark (3 worse).
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2909 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 27 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 3 to 2 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 Tufts Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
2 Top 94% higher than 6% 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
Tufts Medical Center vs. Massachusetts and the nation
- Tufts Medical Center
Tufts Medical Center
2 stars
- Massachusetts avg
Massachusetts state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Tufts Medical Center rates below the Massachusetts average of 3.2 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 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Tufts Medical Center
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 | 1.13 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.32 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 178.79 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 10.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.25 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.49 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.58 | 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 | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.865 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.853 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.605 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.045 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.827 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.601 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.2 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 23.3 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 8.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -1.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 17.2 | Worse than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 6.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.03 |
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 Tufts Medical Center outside Massachusetts, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MA (2/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MA (1 better here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tufts Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Tufts Medical Center ranks #2909 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Tufts Medical Center?
Tufts Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Tufts Medical Center perform on quality measures?
2 of 27 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Tufts Medical Center; 3 rate worse.
What do patients say about Tufts Medical Center?
Tufts Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Tufts Medical Center?
Tufts Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 5 are at the national average.
Does Tufts Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Tufts Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Tufts Medical Center?
Tufts Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Boston, MA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Tufts Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Tufts Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Tufts Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Tufts Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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