University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 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 | 10.1% | 110 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.8% | 178 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.1% | 49 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.9% | 35 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 280 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.91% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center a Good Hospital?
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center has a trust score of 66/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Ashland, OH, it is an acute care hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center a good hospital?
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Ashland, OH with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 66/100. It is rated above average.
Where is University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center located?
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is located at 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805. Phone: (419) 289-0491.
What is the star rating for University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center?
University Hospitals Samaritan 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 University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center have an emergency room?
No, University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center does not have emergency services listed.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $33,029 | $16,084 | 51% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $20,819 | $9,820 | 53% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $19,313 | $9,947 | 48% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $24,656 | $12,413 | 50% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 23 patients/yr | $14,277 | $6,417 | 55% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 16 patients/yr | $13,280 | $6,239 | 53% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 13 patients/yr | $13,242 | $5,898 | 55% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 12 patients/yr | $11,473 | $5,935 | 48% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 11 patients/yr | $14,092 | $6,680 | 53% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $15,811 | $8,757 | 45% 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
- Ashland
- Emergency Services
- No
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 360002