Clara Maass Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14.2% | 121 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.9% | 332 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18% | 262 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.2% | 113 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.8% | 88 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 964 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Clara Maass Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Clara Maass Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Belleville, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clara Maass Medical Center a good hospital?
Clara Maass Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Belleville, NJ with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Clara Maass Medical Center located?
Clara Maass Medical Center is located at One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109. Phone: (973) 450-2000.
What is the star rating for Clara Maass Medical Center?
Clara Maass Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Clara Maass Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Clara Maass Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 112 patients/yr | $117,087 | $12,247 | 90% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 93 patients/yr | $128,636 | $18,359 | 86% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 83 patients/yr | $113,536 | $14,811 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $105,418 | $11,586 | 89% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 50 patients/yr | $119,989 | $12,412 | 90% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $145,877 | $17,212 | 88% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $59,395 | $8,845 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $100,598 | $14,220 | 86% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 36 patients/yr | $112,911 | $12,098 | 89% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 34 patients/yr | $78,099 | $8,355 | 89% 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
- Essex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310009