Complications & Deaths Measures
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Pennsylvania · Acute Care
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Roxborough Memorial Hospital ranks #2806 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2806 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.
5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 · Philadelphia County · (215) 483-9900
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Roxborough Memorial Hospital ranks #2806 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2806 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 9 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS published no overall star rating for this hospital in its May 2026 release; it is rated 2 of 5 as of August 2026.
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 Roxborough Memorial 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
Roxborough Memorial Hospital vs. Pennsylvania and the nation
- Roxborough Memorial …
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
2 stars
- Pennsylvania avg
Pennsylvania state average
3.5 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Roxborough Memorial Hospital rates below the Pennsylvania average of 3.5 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
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 Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 4 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.04 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.93 | 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.6 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.3 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.27 | 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 | 1 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.944 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.821 | 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 41.4 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -13.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.4 | 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 | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.5 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.98 |
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 Roxborough Memorial Hospital outside Pennsylvania, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside PA (2/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside PA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Pennsylvania
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Pennsylvania.
One of 186 Medicare-certified hospitals in Pennsylvania, 6 are shown here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Roxborough Memorial Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Roxborough Memorial Hospital ranks #2806 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 Roxborough Memorial Hospital?
Roxborough Memorial Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Roxborough Memorial Hospital perform on quality measures?
1 of 9 compared measures rate worse than national at Roxborough Memorial Hospital (elevated worse-share tercile); 0 rate better (sparse).
What do patients say about Roxborough Memorial Hospital?
Roxborough Memorial Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 1 to 2 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Roxborough Memorial Hospital?
Roxborough Memorial Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Roxborough Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Roxborough Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Roxborough Memorial Hospital?
Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Proprietary ownership, located in Philadelphia, PA.
How much does Medicare spend at Roxborough Memorial Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Roxborough Memorial Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Roxborough Memorial Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Roxborough Memorial Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
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