University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.2% | 272 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 350 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 620 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.9% | 369 | Better |
| COPD | 6.7% | 155 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.5% | 224 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.9% | 380 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 2,568 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.72% | — | Better |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center a Good Hospital?
University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center has a trust score of 83/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Towson, MD, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality, patient safety (composite).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center a good hospital?
University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Towson, MD with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 83/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center located?
University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center is located at 7601 Osler Drive, Towson, MD 21204. Phone: (410) 337-1000.
What is the star rating for University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center?
University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center 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 University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 377 patients/yr | $25,607 | $22,801 | 11% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 264 patients/yr | $14,518 | $12,932 | 11% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 129 patients/yr | $9,836 | $8,797 | 11% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 113 patients/yr | $20,699 | $18,420 | 11% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 110 patients/yr | $93,683 | $84,168 | 10% less |
PSYCHOSES 105 patients/yr | $16,123 | $14,328 | 11% less |
CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 97 patients/yr | $47,832 | $42,604 | 11% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 94 patients/yr | $19,304 | $17,141 | 11% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $26,401 | $23,578 | 11% less |
SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC 88 patients/yr | $36,379 | $32,528 | 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 - Private
- County
- Baltimore
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 210063