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Maryland · Acute Care
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Holy Cross Germantown Hospital ranks #3057 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th pct.
- national percentile
- #3057 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.
19801 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876 · Montgomery County · (301) 557-6020
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Holy Cross Germantown Hospital ranks #3057 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 0th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #3057 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 21 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 2 to 1 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall 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 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% in the bottom 1% 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
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital vs. Maryland and the nation
- Holy Cross Germantow… 1
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
1 stars
- Maryland avg
Maryland state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital rates below the Maryland average of 3.3 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%
1 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 7 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.95 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.94 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 174.16 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.2 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.55 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.62 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.11 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.121 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.784 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.714 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.931 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.666 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.9 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 54.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 51.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.9 | 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 | 5.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.9 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
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 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital outside Maryland, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MD (1/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MD (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Maryland
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland.
One of 55 Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland, 6 are shown here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Holy Cross Germantown Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital ranks #3057 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Holy Cross Germantown Hospital?
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Holy Cross Germantown Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 21 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital; 2 rate worse.
What do patients say about Holy Cross Germantown Hospital?
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital?
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 5 are at the national average.
Does Holy Cross Germantown Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Holy Cross Germantown Hospital?
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Germantown, MD. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Holy Cross Germantown Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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