Meritus Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.5% | 30 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12% | 333 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 578 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.1% | 873 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.6% | 540 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.7% | 338 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 2,603 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.82% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Meritus Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Meritus Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Hagerstown, MD, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Hagerstown
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
61 vs 51
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meritus Medical Center a good hospital?
Meritus Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hagerstown, MD with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Meritus Medical Center located?
Meritus Medical Center is located at 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742. Phone: (240) 313-9500.
What is the star rating for Meritus Medical Center?
Meritus 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 Meritus Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Meritus Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Washington
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 210001