The University Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 11.8% | 50 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.9% | 53 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 25 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.9% | 100 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 329 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is The University Hospital a Good Hospital?
The University Hospital has a trust score of 47/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Newark, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Newark
#3
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
47 vs 53
Score vs city avg
2.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The University Hospital a good hospital?
The University Hospital is an acute care hospital in Newark, NJ with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 47/100.
Where is The University Hospital located?
The University Hospital is located at 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103. Phone: (973) 972-4300.
What is the star rating for The University Hospital?
The University Hospital has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does The University Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, The University Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 125 patients/yr | $145,391 | $35,258 | 76% less |
PSYCHOSES 88 patients/yr | $140,827 | $32,492 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $78,155 | $26,695 | 66% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 34 patients/yr | $73,988 | $27,328 | 63% less |
CHEMOTHERAPY WITHOUT ACUTE LEUKEMIA AS SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS WITH CC 34 patients/yr | $64,034 | $25,696 | 60% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 22 patients/yr | $100,115 | $23,925 | 76% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $147,313 | $35,234 | 76% less |
DISORDERS OF LIVER EXCEPT MALIGNANCY, CIRRHOSIS OR ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS WITH CC 21 patients/yr | $74,571 | $22,640 | 70% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 20 patients/yr | $142,874 | $35,806 | 75% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 19 patients/yr | $57,594 | $20,147 | 65% 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
- Government - State
- County
- Essex
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310119