Acute care hospital in Lakewood, NJ
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus
600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · (732) 363-1900
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
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus at a glance
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus is a non-profit acute care hospital in Lakewood, New Jersey (Ocean County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the New Jersey average of 3.1.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 141 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 2 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ocean County
- CMS Certification Number
- 310084
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
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) | 68% | 64.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 65% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 473 | 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) | 141 min | 186 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 81% | 71.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.2% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.9% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.7% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.52 | 0.77 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus's rating?
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus has 3 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 Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 141 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Jersey median is 186 minutes.
Does Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus and how do I contact it?
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus is at 600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Phone: (732) 363-1900.
About this data
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