Acute care hospital in Madison, WI
Unitypoint Health - Meriter
202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715 · (608) 417-6210
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Unitypoint Health - Meriter at a glance
Unitypoint Health - Meriter is a non-profit acute care hospital in Madison, Wisconsin (Dane County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Wisconsin average of 3.8.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 142 minutes in the ER, close to the Wisconsin median of 137 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 5 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Dane County
- CMS Certification Number
- 520089
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) | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 482 | 464 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 142 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 66% | 70.8% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 78.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin 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) | 10.4% | 12% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 8.6% | 11.8% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 12.8% | 14.1% | 14.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.6% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.5% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.83 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.31 | 0.47 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.36 | 0.58 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.61 | 0.84 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 2.21 | 1.09 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.16 | 0.43 | 0.68 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Unitypoint Health - Meriter's rating?
Unitypoint Health - Meriter has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wisconsin hospitals is 3.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Unitypoint Health - Meriter?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 142 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wisconsin median is 137 minutes.
Does Unitypoint Health - Meriter have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Unitypoint Health - Meriter and how do I contact it?
Unitypoint Health - Meriter is at 202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715. Phone: (608) 417-6210.
About this data
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