Hackensack University 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 | 3.2% | 116 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.8% | 355 | Better |
| Heart Failure | 8.1% | 990 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 10.1% | 1,089 | Better |
| COPD | 6.3% | 223 | Better |
| Stroke | 10.4% | 482 | Better |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.6% | 248 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 3,697 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.72% | — | Better |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Hackensack University Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Hackensack University Medical Center has a trust score of 87/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Hackensack, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart attack (ami), heart failure, pneumonia, copd, stroke, overall mortality, patient safety (composite).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hackensack University Medical Center a good hospital?
Hackensack University Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hackensack, NJ with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 87/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Hackensack University Medical Center located?
Hackensack University Medical Center is located at 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (551) 996-2000.
What is the star rating for Hackensack University Medical Center?
Hackensack University 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 Hackensack University Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Hackensack University Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 812 patients/yr | $140,083 | $24,781 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 331 patients/yr | $109,355 | $17,105 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 193 patients/yr | $110,648 | $21,397 | 81% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 182 patients/yr | $119,987 | $18,820 | 84% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 140 patients/yr | $115,071 | $21,585 | 81% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC 135 patients/yr | $66,731 | $12,595 | 81% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 135 patients/yr | $263,694 | $59,721 | 77% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 129 patients/yr | $117,681 | $20,340 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 128 patients/yr | $81,632 | $14,613 | 82% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 117 patients/yr | $169,949 | $26,118 | 85% 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
- Bergen
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310001