What You Need To Know
Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to announce that eight of its hospitals have received a rating of four stars or higher from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the agency's Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating program. This achievement underscores the network's commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
Hackensack University Medical Center and Pascack Valley Medical Center both earned a five-star rating, the highest possible distinction.
The CMS Star Ratings system is a crucial tool for consumers, offering a clear and simple way to compare hospitals and make informed healthcare decisions. Achieving a 4- or 5-star rating places a hospital in a top tier of performance nationwide. Historically, only a small percentage of hospitals across the country earn the prestigious 5-star rating, placing Hackensack University Medical Center and Pascack Valley Medical Center among an elite group. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Hackensack University Medical Center has achieved this top rating.
A high rating is a significant indicator of a hospital's quality and safety, reflecting excellence across five key areas: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. For patients, a 4- or 5-star rating signifies that a hospital has a proven track record of positive outcomes and a commitment to patient satisfaction. These ratings are based on dozens of quality measures, providing a comprehensive look at how well a hospital performs on aspects of care that are most important to patients.
High-performing Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals that earned 4 stars include:
- Bayshore Medical Center
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Mountainside Medical Center
- Ocean University Medical Center
- Raritan Bay / Old Bridge Medical Center
- Southern Ocean Medical Center
CMS calculates its star ratings based on a variety of quality measures across five key areas: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. Scores reflect common conditions, such as heart attack and pneumonia, and the overall rating indicates how each hospital performs compared to others across the country.