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Hospitals: 3.1★
National avg: 2,866
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Every figure here is drawn from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare release covering 5,426 Medicare-certified hospitals, last refreshed March 2026, see our methodology.

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, NJ

Acute Care Hospitals

Morristown Medical Center

Morristown, NJ

Acute Care Hospitals

Overview

Metric	Hackensack University Medical Center	Morristown Medical Center
Overall Star Rating	5/5 ★	5/5 ★
Type	Acute Care Hospitals	Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership	Voluntary non-profit - Private	Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services	Yes	Yes
Birthing Friendly	Yes	Yes
Avg Patient Experience	2.9	3.1

Quality Performance

Number of quality measures rated better, same, or worse than the national average

Category	Hackensack University Medical Center			Morristown Medical Center
	Better	Same	Worse	Better	Same	Worse
Mortality	5	2	0	3	4	0
Safety of Care	4	4	0	5	3	0
Readmission	2	6	3	4	5	2

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

Patient satisfaction survey star ratings (1-5 scale)

Survey Question	Hackensack University Medical Center	Morristown Medical Center
Cleanliness - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Cleanliness - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Communication about medicines - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Communication about medicines - star rating	★ 2	★ 2
Discharge information - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Discharge information - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Doctor communication - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Doctor communication - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Nurse communication - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Nurse communication - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Overall hospital rating - star rating	★ 3	★ 4
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Quietness - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Quietness - star rating	★ 2	★ 2
Recommend hospital - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Recommend hospital - star rating	★ 4	★ 5
Summary star rating	★ 3	★ 3

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Infection rates compared to national benchmarks

Infection Type	Hackensack University Medical Center	Morristown Medical Center
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)	0.5 Better than National	0.496 Better than National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.285 Better than National	0.276 Better than National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days	19616 Better than National	17499 Better than National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	14 Better than National	13 Better than National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	28.008 Better than National	26.217 Better than National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	0.819 Better than National	0.827 Better than National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)	0.271 Better than National	0.734 Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.11 Better than National	0.434 Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	6 Better than National	16 Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	22.159 Better than National	21.81 Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	0.563 Better than National	1.166 Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days	19656 Better than National	19738 Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)	0.406 Better than National	0.312 Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit	0.307 Better than National	0.223 Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases	52 Better than National	37 Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days	242527 Better than National	227746 Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases	127.928 Better than National	118.545 Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit	0.529 Better than National	0.426 Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia	0.819 Same as National	0.47 Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit	0.493 Same as National	0.229 Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases	17 Same as National	9 Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days	267555 Same as National	253343 Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases	20.748 Same as National	19.141 Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit	1.285 Same as National	0.863 Better than National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy	1.126 Same as National	0.9 Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit	0.358 Same as National	0.229 Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures	441 Same as National	450 Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases	4 Same as National	3 Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases	3.553 Same as National	3.335 Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit	2.716 Same as National	2.448 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery	0.945 Same as National	0.984 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit	0.526 Same as National	0.56 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures	522 Same as National	584 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases	13 Same as National	14 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases	13.75 Same as National	14.222 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit	1.576 Same as National	1.612 Same as National

Medicare Spending

Medicare spending per episode compared between hospitals

Measure	Hackensack University Medical Center	Morristown Medical Center
Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)	1.09	1.04

Maternal Health

Maternal care quality measures including C-section rates and outcomes

Measure	Hackensack University Medical Center	Morristown Medical Center
Cesarean Birth	N/A	N/A
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)	N/A	N/A

Data from CMS Hospital Compare. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. About PlainHospital and our data sources

Frequently Asked Questions

What data is used in this hospital comparison?

This comparison tool uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. It includes overall star ratings, quality measures (mortality, safety, readmissions), patient experience (HCAHPS) surveys, healthcare-associated infection rates, unplanned visit measures, Medicare spending per episode, and maternal health measures.

How are CMS star ratings calculated?

CMS overall hospital star ratings are calculated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars using data from multiple quality measures across five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. Hospitals must have sufficient data in at least three measure groups to receive a star rating.

What does "Better than National" mean?

When a quality measure is marked "Better than National," it means the hospital's performance on that specific measure is statistically significantly better than the national benchmark. Similarly, "Worse than National" indicates the hospital performs significantly below the benchmark, and "Same as National" means no statistically significant difference.

What are HCAHPS patient experience surveys?

HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to a random sample of recently discharged patients. It measures aspects of hospital care such as communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, discharge information, and overall rating.

How often is the comparison data updated?

CMS publishes updated Hospital Compare data quarterly. Our database is refreshed with each new CMS release to provide the most current quality metrics available for comparison.

Can I compare more than two hospitals?

Currently this tool supports side-by-side comparison of two hospitals at a time. For broader comparisons, check our Rankings pages for top-rated, safest, and best patient experience hospitals.

Compiled byPlainHospital Editorial, Hospital Quality Editorial Team

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