Akron General Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.9% | 70 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.5% | 223 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.2% | 537 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.2% | 614 | Better |
| COPD | 6.7% | 148 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 306 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.8% | 76 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 2.9% | 1,868 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Akron General Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Akron General Medical Center has a trust score of 85/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Akron, OH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Akron
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
85 vs 66
Score vs city avg
4.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Akron General Medical Center a good hospital?
Akron General Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Akron, OH with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 85/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Akron General Medical Center located?
Akron General Medical Center is located at 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307. Phone: (330) 344-6000.
What is the star rating for Akron General Medical Center?
Akron General Medical Center has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Akron General Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Akron General Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 327 patients/yr | $65,632 | $15,729 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 193 patients/yr | $44,556 | $10,647 | 76% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 139 patients/yr | $47,804 | $10,924 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 94 patients/yr | $56,946 | $14,084 | 75% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 84 patients/yr | $48,367 | $13,924 | 71% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 79 patients/yr | $27,335 | $7,189 | 74% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 65 patients/yr | $34,914 | $9,594 | 73% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $126,729 | $36,179 | 71% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $70,417 | $18,593 | 74% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 55 patients/yr | $29,784 | $8,030 | 73% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Summit
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 360027