Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.1% | 38 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.3% | 303 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.3% | 701 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.6% | 633 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.9% | 304 | Worse |
| Stroke | 15.8% | 314 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 2,584 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.31% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Bel Air, MD, 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 Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center a good hospital?
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Bel Air, MD with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center located?
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is located at 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014. Phone: (443) 643-3303.
What is the star rating for Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 841 patients/yr | $20,940 | $18,839 | 10% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 308 patients/yr | $16,499 | $14,856 | 10% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 131 patients/yr | $12,131 | $10,960 | 10% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 125 patients/yr | $20,191 | $18,237 | 10% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 118 patients/yr | $13,935 | $12,603 | 10% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 111 patients/yr | $10,800 | $9,731 | 10% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 109 patients/yr | $11,900 | $10,828 | 9% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 105 patients/yr | $15,964 | $14,340 | 10% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 104 patients/yr | $10,341 | $9,375 | 9% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $15,180 | $13,554 | 11% 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 - Other
- County
- Harford
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 210049