Acute care hospital in Mayaguez, PR
Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances
Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR 00682 · (787) 652-9200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances at a glance
Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is a for-profit acute care hospital in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (Mayaguez County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Puerto Rico average of 1.7.
53% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Mayaguez County
- CMS Certification Number
- 400103
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 50% | 59.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 53% | 63.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 468 | 391 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 1% | 18.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 72% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 12.2% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.1% | 18% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 31.5% | 23% | 12.1% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.6% | 15.3% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 24% | 23.3% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.8% | 18.6% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 20.4% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.8% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Puerto Rico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 2.8% | 3.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 4.49 | 2.58 | 0.58 | Worse |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.95 | 0.86 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances's rating?
Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Puerto Rico hospitals is 1.7 stars.
Does Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances and how do I contact it?
Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is at Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR 00682. Phone: (787) 652-9200.
About this data
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