Acute care hospital in Newark, NJ

Saint Michael's Medical Center

111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 · (973) 877-5350

★★★★★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

Saint Michael's Medical Center at a glance

Saint Michael's Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Newark, New Jersey (Essex County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the New Jersey average of 3.1.

71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 169 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 1.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
County
Essex County
CMS Certification Number
310096

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)040
Safety of care240
Readmissions051

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility64%New Jersey average64.8%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)64%64.8%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)71%65%71.2%Average
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 52.5 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.2 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Cleanliness (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.4 / 5Average
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 52.4 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys4221,179611

Emergency room

This facility169 minNew Jersey average186 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)169 min186 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)3%1.6%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumemedium

Timely care

This facility67%New Jersey average71.7%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)67%71.7%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95%93%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility9.3%New Jersey average10.3%U.S. average11.1%
Death rate for heart failure patients: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)9.3%10.3%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)12.6%14.7%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)11.4%11.1%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)7.9%7.9%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14.3%New Jersey average14.4%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14.3%14.4%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)25.1%21.6%21.4%Worse
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)18.4%17.8%17.3%Worse
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)21.4%20.2%19.9%Worse
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)12.8%11%11.1%Worse

Safety & infections

This facility1.02New Jersey average1.00U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew Jersey avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.021.001.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.000.470.58Better
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.000.460.48Average
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.000.520.80Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.000.770.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.000.290.36Better

Other hospitals near Saint Michael's Medical Center

  1. The University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 · 1.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★1Much below average
  2. Silver Lake Hospital LTACH

    495 North 13th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 · 2 mi

    Long-term · Non-profit

    Not rated
  3. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112 · 2.6 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  4. VA New Jersey Health Care System

    385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 · 2.7 mi

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★2Below average
  5. Carewell Health Medical Center

    300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018 · 2.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★1Much below average
  6. Clara Maass Medical Center

    One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109 · 4.1 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Michael's Medical Center's rating?

Saint Michael's Medical Center 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 Saint Michael's Medical Center?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 169 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Jersey median is 186 minutes.

Does Saint Michael's Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Saint Michael's Medical Center and how do I contact it?

Saint Michael's Medical Center is at 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102. Phone: (973) 877-5350.

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.