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Ohio · Acute Care
Hillcrest Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Hillcrest Hospital ranks #101 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #101 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.
6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 · Cuyahoga County · (440) 312-4500
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Hillcrest Hospital ranks #101 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 9 quality measures beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #101 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 9
- measures better than national of 26 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 Hillcrest Hospital 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
Hillcrest Hospital vs. Ohio and the nation
- Hillcrest Hospital
Hillcrest Hospital
5 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Hillcrest Hospital rates above the Ohio average of 3.6 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Hillcrest Hospital
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.94 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.59 | Better than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 158.94 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.1 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 10.3 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.3 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 2.7 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.12 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.86 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.54 | 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 | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.496 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.368 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.456 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.463 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.814 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 0.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 3.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 1.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 3.4 | Better than National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.6 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.99 (At national average) |
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 Hillcrest Hospital outside Ohio, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside OH (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside OH (3 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Ohio
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
One of 195 Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio, 6 are shown here.
88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson AFB)
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No rating Psychiatric
Adams County Regional Medical Center
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3/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Fayette Medical Center
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3/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Pike Medical Center
Waverly, OH
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Regional Medical Center
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Hillcrest Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Hillcrest Hospital ranks #101 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 Hillcrest Hospital?
Hillcrest Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Hillcrest Hospital perform on quality measures?
9 of 26 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Hillcrest Hospital (strong better-share tercile); 1 rate worse (typical).
What do patients say about Hillcrest Hospital?
Hillcrest Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Hillcrest Hospital?
Hillcrest Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 3 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Hillcrest Hospital have emergency services?
No, Hillcrest Hospital does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Hillcrest Hospital?
Hillcrest Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Mayfield Heights, OH. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Hillcrest Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Hillcrest Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Hillcrest Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Hillcrest Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.