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Medstar Harbor Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Medstar Harbor Hospital ranks #839 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #839 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.
3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225 · Baltimore City County · (410) 350-3201
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Medstar Harbor Hospital ranks #839 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.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #839 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 3
- measures better than national of 17 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 4-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 Medstar Harbor Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Medstar Harbor Hospital vs. Maryland and the nation
- Medstar Harbor Hospi…
Medstar Harbor Hospital
4 stars
- Maryland avg
Maryland state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Medstar Harbor Hospital rates above the Maryland average of 3.3 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 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 5 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.99 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.87 | 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 | 7.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.32 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.46 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.66 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.54 | 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 | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.457 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.552 | 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 | 13.9 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -1.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 7.1 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | Same as National |
| 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 | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | 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
Two Hospital Compare peer sets for Medstar Harbor Hospital, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not the same-state list below.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MD (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MD (1 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Maryland
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland.
One of 55 Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland, 6 are shown here.
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr
Fort Washington, MD
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, MD
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
Silver Spring, MD
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Atlantic General Hospital
Berlin, MD
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Brook Lane Health Services
Hagerstown, MD
No rating Psychiatric
Calverthealth Medical Center
Prince Frederick, MD
5/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Compare Medstar Harbor Hospital vs Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr →
Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Medstar Harbor Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Medstar Harbor Hospital ranks #839 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 for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Medstar Harbor Hospital?
Medstar Harbor Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Medstar Harbor Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 17 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Medstar Harbor Hospital; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Medstar Harbor Hospital?
Medstar Harbor Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Medstar Harbor Hospital?
Medstar Harbor Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Medstar Harbor Hospital have emergency services?
No, Medstar Harbor Hospital does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Medstar Harbor Hospital?
Medstar Harbor Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Baltimore, MD. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Medstar Harbor Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Medstar Harbor Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Medstar Harbor Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Medstar Harbor Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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