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Ohio · Acute Care
Summa Health System
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Summa Health System ranks #2192 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2192 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.
525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44309 · Summit County · (330) 375-3000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Summa Health System ranks #2192 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 6 quality measures beating the national benchmark (4 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2192 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 6
- measures better than national of 27 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 2 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain 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 Summa Health System sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% 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
Summa Health System vs. Ohio and the nation
- Summa Health System
Summa Health System
3 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Summa Health System rates below the Ohio average of 3.6 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 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Summa Health System
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 | 1.2 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.32 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 119.8 | Better than National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.4 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.9 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.19 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.66 | 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 | 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.419 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.728 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.428 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.638 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.538 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.216 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.4 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 16.7 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -9.8 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 21.7 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.4 | 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) | 1.02 |
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 Summa Health System outside Ohio, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside OH (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside OH (2 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Ohio
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
One of 195 Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio, 6 are shown here.
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Summa Health System compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Summa Health System ranks #2192 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 Summa Health System?
Summa Health System has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Summa Health System perform on quality measures?
6 of 27 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Summa Health System (strong better-share tercile); 4 rate worse (elevated).
What do patients say about Summa Health System?
Summa Health System reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Summa Health System?
Summa Health System tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Summa Health System have emergency services?
Yes, Summa Health System provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Summa Health System?
Summa Health System is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Akron, OH. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Summa Health System?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Summa Health System, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Summa Health System offer maternal health services?
Yes, Summa Health System reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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