Newton Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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% | 43 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.2% | 171 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.2% | 520 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.1% | 558 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.5% | 177 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.2% | 171 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.3% | 1,318 | 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 Newton Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Newton Medical Center has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Newton, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton Medical Center a good hospital?
Newton Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Newton, NJ with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Newton Medical Center located?
Newton Medical Center is located at 175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860. Phone: (973) 383-2121.
What is the star rating for Newton Medical Center?
Newton Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Newton Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Newton Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 287 patients/yr | $198,099 | $15,585 | 92% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 189 patients/yr | $141,821 | $10,227 | 93% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 92 patients/yr | $86,940 | $7,337 | 92% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $169,002 | $10,878 | 94% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 81 patients/yr | $152,560 | $9,550 | 94% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $179,568 | $12,941 | 93% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 76 patients/yr | $200,594 | $12,538 | 94% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 74 patients/yr | $104,200 | $6,687 | 94% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 72 patients/yr | $174,179 | $14,373 | 92% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $124,460 | $8,480 | 93% 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
- Sussex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310028