Acute care hospital in Chestertown, MD
University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown
100 Brown Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 · (410) 778-7668
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown at a glance
University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is a non-profit acute care hospital in Chestertown, Maryland (Kent County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.3.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 185 minutes in the ER, better than the Maryland median of 242 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Kent County
- CMS Certification Number
- 210030
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 72% | 65.7% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 65.7% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 95 | 961 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 185 min | 242 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 3.1% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 59% | 63.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.9% | 14.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8% | 8.3% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.8% | 20.5% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.9% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.5% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown's rating?
University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Maryland hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 185 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maryland median is 242 minutes.
Does University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown and how do I contact it?
University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is at 100 Brown Street, Chestertown, MD 21620. Phone: (410) 778-7668.
About this data
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