Complications & Deaths Measures
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CMS-tracked
Ohio · Acute Care
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health holds a 3 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Cincinnati, OH.
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 31th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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4777 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 · Hamilton County · (513) 686-3000
The verdict
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health earns 3 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 1 quality measure better than the national benchmark against 1 worse.
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 31%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 1
- measures better than national of 23 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 69% higher than 31% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health vs. Ohio and the nation
- The Jewish Hospital-…
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
3 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health rates below the Ohio average of 3.4 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 9 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.81 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 158.67 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.1 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.1 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.65 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.85 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.92 | 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 | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.726 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.767 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.526 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.475 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.682 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.5 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 33.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -12.8 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -8.1 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.7 | 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 | 6.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | 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) | 1.03 |
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 |
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Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health perform on quality measures?
1 of 23 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health 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 The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health have emergency services?
Yes, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Cincinnati, OH.
How much does Medicare spend at The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, per episode vs. the national median.
Does The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health offer maternal health services?
Yes, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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