Acute care hospital in Baltimore, MD

Medstar Harbor Hospital

3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225 · (410) 350-3201

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Medstar Harbor Hospital at a glance

Medstar Harbor Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore City County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.3.

63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 212 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 3 and worse on 0.

It does not provide emergency services.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
No
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Baltimore City County
CMS Certification Number
210034

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)150
Safety of care230
Readmissions060

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility66%Maryland average65.7%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)66%65.7%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)63%65.7%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.2 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Average
Cleanliness (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53.4 / 5Better
Quietness at night (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Completed patient surveys412961611

Emergency room

This facility212 minMaryland average242 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)212 min242 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)4%3.1%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumehigh

Timely care

This facility55%Maryland average63.8%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)55%63.8%63.8%Worse
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95%92.8%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility10.3%Maryland average11.8%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)10.3%11.8%11.8%Better
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)9.8%10.9%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)14.1%14.9%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)10.5%10.9%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)6.7%8.3%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14%Maryland average14.4%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14%14.4%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)20.4%20.5%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.2%16.9%17.3%Better
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)18.4%19.5%19.9%Better

Safety & infections

This facility0.87Maryland average1.04U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)0.871.041.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.450.540.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.000.440.48Better
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.290.520.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.000.380.36Better

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    301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 · 4.6 mi

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    ★★★★★5Much above average
  2. University of Maryland Medical Center

    22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 · 4.8 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. VA Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore

    10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 · 4.8 mi

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★2Below average
  4. University of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus

    827 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 · 4.8 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. Mercy Medical Center INC

    301 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 · 4.9 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 · 5.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Medstar Harbor Hospital's rating?

Medstar Harbor Hospital has 4 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 Medstar Harbor Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 212 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maryland median is 242 minutes.

Does Medstar Harbor Hospital have an emergency room?

No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.

Where is Medstar Harbor Hospital and how do I contact it?

Medstar Harbor Hospital is at 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225. Phone: (410) 350-3201.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.