Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Puerto Rico · Acute Care
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Auxilio Mutuo Hospital ranks #458 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #458 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
Ponce de Leon Avenue 735 Stop 37 1/2, San Juan, PR 00918 · San Juan County · (787) 758-2000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Auxilio Mutuo Hospital ranks #458 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 3 quality measures beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #458 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 3
- measures better than national of 16 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Auxilio Mutuo Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
4 Higher than most higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated hospitals. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital vs. Puerto Rico and the nation
- Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
4 stars
- Puerto Rico avg
Puerto Rico state average
1.7 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital rates above the Puerto Rico average of 1.7 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 5 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.633 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.631 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.486 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.821 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.4 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 21.3 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -1.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 3.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Auxilio Mutuo Hospital outside Puerto Rico, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside PR (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside PR (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Puerto Rico
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Puerto Rico.
One of 59 Medicare-certified hospitals in Puerto Rico, 6 are shown here.
Asem
San Juan, PR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Asociacion Hospital del Maestro, Inc
San Juan, PR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Bayamon Medical Center
Bayamon, PR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Bella Vista Hospital
Mayaguez, PR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Caribbean Medical Center
Fajardo, PR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Centro Cardiovascular de Puerto Rico y el Caribe
San Juan, PR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
What to do with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Use this page's CMS-sourced figures as a starting filter, not a final verdict.
- See how every Puerto Rico hospital compares on star rating and the same quality measures. Puerto Rico hospitals
- Compare Auxilio Mutuo Hospital directly against another hospital, measure by measure. Compare hospitals
- Check whether a device used in your care has a reported FDA adverse-event history. Search devices
CMS Hospital Compare figures are informational only, not medical advice; always consult your care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Auxilio Mutuo Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital ranks #458 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Auxilio Mutuo Hospital?
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Auxilio Mutuo Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 16 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital (strong better-share tercile); 1 rate worse (typical).
What do patients say about Auxilio Mutuo Hospital?
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital?
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Auxilio Mutuo Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Auxilio Mutuo Hospital?
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in San Juan, PR.
How much does Medicare spend at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Auxilio Mutuo Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.