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New Jersey · Acute Care
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ranks #2802 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2802 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.
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County · (732) 828-3000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ranks #2802 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 4 quality measures beating the national benchmark (6 worse).
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2802 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 4
- measures better than national of 27 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 2-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 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
2 Top 94% higher than 6% 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
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital vs. New Jersey and the nation
- Robert Wood Johnson …
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
2 stars
- New Jersey avg
New Jersey state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital rates below the New Jersey average of 3.1 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 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 8 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 | 1 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.14 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 170.95 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.1 | Worse than National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.91 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.55 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.67 | 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 | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.424 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.335 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.237 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.704 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.521 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 2.255 | Worse than National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 40.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 3.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 37.3 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 13.6 | Worse than National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 15 | Worse than National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.07 |
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 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital outside New Jersey, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside NJ (2/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside NJ (0 better here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ranks #2802 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 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital perform on quality measures?
6 of 27 compared measures rate worse than national at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (elevated worse-share tercile); 4 rate better (strong).
What do patients say about Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 3 are better than the national benchmark, 1 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in New Brunswick, NJ. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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