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Virginia · Acute Care
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital ranks #1081 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #1081 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.
500 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911 · Albemarle County · (434) 654-7000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital ranks #1081 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
- #1081 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 3
- measures better than national of 24 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 5 to 4 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 Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
4 Higher than most 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
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital vs. Virginia and the nation
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
4 stars
- Virginia avg
Virginia state average
3.7 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital rates above the Virginia average of 3.7 and above 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 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.07 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.86 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 185.76 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.9 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.9 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.97 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.54 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.77 | 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 | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.751 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.764 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.197 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.571 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.337 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.1 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -1.9 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -9.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -19.8 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.1 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.1 | 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) | 0.92 (Below 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 Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital outside Virginia, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside VA (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside VA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Virginia
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Virginia.
One of 95 Medicare-certified hospitals in Virginia, 6 are shown here.
Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Bath Community Hospital
Hot Springs, VA
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center
Suffolk, VA
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Mechanicsville, VA
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Richmond, VA
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital ranks #1081 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital perform on quality measures?
3 of 24 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Charlottesville, VA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.