Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3.7% | 84 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.7% | 229 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.7% | 736 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 15.7% | 745 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 227 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.4% | 365 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 2,695 | Better |
| 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 Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Columbia, MD, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center a good hospital?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Columbia, MD with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center located?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is located at 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044. Phone: (410) 740-7890.
What is the star rating for Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?
Johns Hopkins Howard County 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 Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Howard
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 210048