Acute care hospital in Jersey City, NJ
Heights University Hospital
176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 · (201) 795-8200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heights University Hospital at a glance
Heights University Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey (Hudson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the New Jersey average of 3.1.
60% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 159 minutes in the ER, better than the New Jersey median of 186 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- No
- County
- Hudson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 310016
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 59% | 64.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 60% | 65% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| 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 | 170 | 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) | 159 min | 186 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
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) | 89% | 71.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84% | 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) | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.8% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.8% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 14% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 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) | 14.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.8% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.24 | 1.00 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 2.12 | 0.47 | 0.58 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.38 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Heights University Hospital
Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 · 1.8 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageCarepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center
308 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · 2.3 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★1Much below averageHudson Regional Hospital
55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094 · 3.1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★2Below averageHudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H
595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094 · 3.1 mi
Psychiatric · Government
Not ratedNy Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
230 Second Ave, New York, NY 10003 · 4.3 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
Not rated- ★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Heights University Hospital's rating?
Heights University Hospital has 2 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 Heights University Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 159 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Jersey median is 186 minutes.
Does Heights University Hospital have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Heights University Hospital and how do I contact it?
Heights University Hospital is at 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Phone: (201) 795-8200.
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.