Summa Health System
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 4% | 32 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.7% | 158 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11% | 565 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.8% | 383 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.1% | 200 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 258 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.4% | 64 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 1,964 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.32% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Summa Health System a Good Hospital?
Summa Health System has a trust score of 62/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Akron, OH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Akron
#3
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
62 vs 66
Score vs city avg
4.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summa Health System a good hospital?
Summa Health System is an acute care hospital in Akron, OH with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Summa Health System located?
Summa Health System is located at 525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44309. Phone: (330) 375-3000.
What is the star rating for Summa Health System?
Summa Health System 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 Summa Health System have an emergency room?
Yes, Summa Health System provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 315 patients/yr | $117,878 | $16,766 | 86% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 210 patients/yr | $77,573 | $11,617 | 85% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $87,850 | $14,018 | 84% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 84 patients/yr | $87,032 | $13,402 | 85% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 74 patients/yr | $49,781 | $7,300 | 85% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 63 patients/yr | $37,635 | $7,576 | 80% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 62 patients/yr | $218,406 | $41,940 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 61 patients/yr | $47,589 | $8,019 | 83% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 61 patients/yr | $64,457 | $9,516 | 85% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 54 patients/yr | $70,504 | $9,246 | 87% 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
- Summit
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 360020