Acute care hospital in Plainsboro, NJ
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro
One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 · (609) 853-6500
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
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro at a glance
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is a non-profit acute care hospital in Plainsboro, New Jersey (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the New Jersey average of 3.1.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 221 minutes in the ER, worse than the New Jersey median of 186 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 310010
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) | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 71% | 64.8% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 65% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 422 | 1,179 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 221 min | 186 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 71% | 71.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 93% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.9% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.6% | 7.9% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.9% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.1% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.8% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.85 | 1.00 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.52 | 0.80 | Better |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 1.85 | 0.77 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.52 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro's rating?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New Jersey hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 221 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Jersey median is 186 minutes.
Does University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro and how do I contact it?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is at One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Phone: (609) 853-6500.
About this data
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