Unitypoint Health - Meriter
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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% | 120 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.7% | 497 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.1% | 433 | Better |
| COPD | 9.2% | 122 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.3% | 142 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 1,532 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.83% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Unitypoint Health - Meriter a Good Hospital?
Unitypoint Health - Meriter has a trust score of 80/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Madison, WI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Madison
#2
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
80 vs 70
Score vs city avg
4.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unitypoint Health - Meriter a good hospital?
Unitypoint Health - Meriter is an acute care hospital in Madison, WI with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 80/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Unitypoint Health - Meriter located?
Unitypoint Health - Meriter is located at 202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715. Phone: (608) 417-6210.
What is the star rating for Unitypoint Health - Meriter?
Unitypoint Health - Meriter has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Unitypoint Health - Meriter have an emergency room?
Yes, Unitypoint Health - Meriter provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 306 patients/yr | $77,351 | $16,855 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 179 patients/yr | $47,059 | $10,542 | 78% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 90 patients/yr | $62,869 | $13,946 | 78% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 76 patients/yr | $65,873 | $10,303 | 84% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 71 patients/yr | $31,081 | $6,523 | 79% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $67,902 | $14,330 | 79% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 69 patients/yr | $29,978 | $8,064 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 67 patients/yr | $61,421 | $12,123 | 80% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 54 patients/yr | $34,966 | $8,827 | 75% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $51,891 | $13,904 | 73% 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
- Dane
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 520089