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Ohio · Acute Care
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center ranks #67 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #67 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.
444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310 · Summit County · (330) 670-4152
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center ranks #67 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #67 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 7 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 5-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center vs. Ohio and the nation
- Crystal Clinic Ortho…
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
5 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center rates above the Ohio average of 3.6 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Mortality 1 measure
Safety of care 3 measures
Readmission 3 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.03 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.76 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.71 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.56 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.59 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 5 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 5 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.835 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | N/A | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.7 | Better than National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.85 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center outside Ohio, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside OH (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside OH (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Ohio
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
One of 195 Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio, 6 are shown here.
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Adams County Regional Medical Center
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Pike Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center ranks #67 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center perform on quality measures?
1 of 7 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center have emergency services?
No, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Proprietary ownership, located in Akron, OH.
How much does Medicare spend at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center reports 4 maternal health measures.
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