Jersey City Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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) | 13.7% | 101 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.3% | 156 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.3% | 177 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.1% | 61 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.8% | 82 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2% | 37 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 747 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Jersey City Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Jersey City Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Jersey City, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Jersey City
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
61 vs 54
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jersey City Medical Center a good hospital?
Jersey City Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Jersey City, NJ with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Jersey City Medical Center located?
Jersey City Medical Center is located at 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Phone: (201) 915-2000.
What is the star rating for Jersey City Medical Center?
Jersey City 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 Jersey City Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Jersey City Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 199 patients/yr | $133,515 | $23,698 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 95 patients/yr | $93,746 | $17,187 | 82% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $85,338 | $19,837 | 77% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 37 patients/yr | $123,759 | $25,374 | 79% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 35 patients/yr | $72,858 | $13,897 | 81% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 35 patients/yr | $80,825 | $16,048 | 80% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $126,579 | $21,291 | 83% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 33 patients/yr | $69,273 | $13,537 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $120,261 | $18,460 | 85% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $153,950 | $24,503 | 84% 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
- Hudson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310074