Complications & Deaths Measures
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Maryland · Acute Care
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown ranks #338 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #338 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.
100 Brown Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 · Kent County · (410) 778-7668
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown ranks #338 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark.
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #338 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 11 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 5-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 University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown vs. Maryland and the nation
- University of MD Sho…
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown
5 stars
- Maryland avg
Maryland state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown rates above the Maryland average of 3.3 and above the national average of 3.2.
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 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for University of MD Shore Medical Ctr
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 7 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | 18.3 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -61.1 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -13 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12 | 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) | N/A |
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 University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown outside Maryland, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MD (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MD (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Maryland
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland.
One of 55 Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland, 6 are shown here.
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4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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2/5
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3/5
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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No rating Psychiatric
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown ranks #338 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 University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown perform on quality measures?
1 of 11 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown have emergency services?
Yes, University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Chestertown, MD.
How much does Medicare spend at University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown, per episode vs. the national median.
Does University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown offer maternal health services?
Yes, University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown reports 4 maternal health measures.
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