The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.6% | 109 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.3% | 529 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 14.1% | 269 | Avg |
| COPD | 7% | 191 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11% | 268 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.7% | 212 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 2,064 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.85% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is The University Of Chicago Medical Center a Good Hospital?
The University Of Chicago Medical Center has a trust score of 73/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Chicago, IL, 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.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Chicago
#3
Rank in city
34
Hospitals
73 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The University Of Chicago Medical Center a good hospital?
The University Of Chicago Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Chicago, IL with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.
Where is The University Of Chicago Medical Center located?
The University Of Chicago Medical Center is located at 5841 South Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (773) 702-9785.
What is the star rating for The University Of Chicago Medical Center?
The University Of Chicago 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 The University Of Chicago Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, The University Of Chicago Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 247 patients/yr | $78,214 | $18,328 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 183 patients/yr | $160,065 | $31,700 | 80% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 107 patients/yr | $84,085 | $18,572 | 78% less |
RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 105 patients/yr | $61,139 | $15,599 | 74% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC 90 patients/yr | $62,630 | $14,963 | 76% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $107,269 | $23,900 | 78% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 79 patients/yr | $74,834 | $14,885 | 80% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $158,649 | $38,309 | 76% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 76 patients/yr | $56,022 | $14,535 | 74% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 75 patients/yr | $57,660 | $13,112 | 77% 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
- Cook
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 140088