Jfk University Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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) | 12.4% | 172 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 659 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.4% | 1,015 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.8% | 186 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.4% | 439 | Better |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 2,183 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.15% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Jfk University Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Jfk University Medical Center has a trust score of 62/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Edison, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in stroke.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jfk University Medical Center a good hospital?
Jfk University Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Edison, NJ with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Jfk University Medical Center located?
Jfk University Medical Center is located at 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818. Phone: (732) 321-7000.
What is the star rating for Jfk University Medical Center?
Jfk University 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 Jfk University Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Jfk 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 651 patients/yr | $123,997 | $18,124 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 252 patients/yr | $93,373 | $12,410 | 87% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 189 patients/yr | $109,384 | $15,800 | 86% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 136 patients/yr | $96,794 | $12,350 | 87% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 110 patients/yr | $88,596 | $11,371 | 87% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $99,470 | $15,152 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 98 patients/yr | $73,805 | $10,883 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 85 patients/yr | $102,658 | $14,306 | 86% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 83 patients/yr | $111,426 | $16,694 | 85% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 79 patients/yr | $86,243 | $12,170 | 86% 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
- Middlesex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310108