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Aultman Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Aultman Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 0.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.513Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.098Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6887Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.241Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.105Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.166Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.002Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8225Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases11.066Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.452Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.976Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.924Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures293Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases7.412Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases13Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.754Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.620Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit6.633Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures142Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.231Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2.437Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.103Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.100Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days117575Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases7.420Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.404Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.300Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.649Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days112746Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases57.840Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases26Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.450Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.7Same as national1506
Death rate for heart attack patients10.3Same as national271
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.7Same as national129
Death rate for COPD patients7.8Same as national151
Death rate for heart failure patients8.8Better than national522
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.3Same as national415
Death rate for stroke patients14Same as national169
Pressure ulcer rate2.71Worse than national5011
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications186.52Same as national52
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.23Same as national5953
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national6188
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.11Same as national1387
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.18Same as national537
Postoperative respiratory failure rate4.96Same as national556
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.12Same as national1510
Postoperative sepsis rate4.13Same as national540
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.63Same as national207
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.87Same as national873
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.48Worse than national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients-9.5Not available291
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-22.5Not available591
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-5.8Not available412
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.9Better than national2330
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.1Same as national94
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.5Same as national233
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.2Same as national233
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.8Same as national422
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.6Same as national291
Rate of readmission for CABG8.7Same as national129
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national161
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.1Same as national591
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national412

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating31788
Doctor communication - star rating31788
Communication about medicines - star rating21788
Discharge information - star rating31788
Cleanliness - star rating31788
Quietness - star rating21788
Overall hospital rating - star rating31788
Recommend hospital - star rating41788
Summary star rating31788

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumehigh
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination585879
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better216410
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better204367
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better65416
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better29727
Left before being seen357333
Head CT results7423
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9122
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)8432
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing125309
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock77308
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle88155
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9598
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle88309
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle96181
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97382
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9810957
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis993713

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Aultman Hospital rated?
Aultman Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Aultman Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Aultman Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Aultman Hospital located?
Aultman Hospital is located at 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, OH 44710.
What type of hospital is Aultman Hospital?
Aultman Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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