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Calverthealth Medical Center

5 / 5

At a glance

Calverthealth Medical Center carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

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 Limit0.040Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.977Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2028Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.240Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.806Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.271Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2583Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.319Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures28Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.768Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures33Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.277Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days18611Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.760Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.114Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.221Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days16867Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases6.688Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.449Same as 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 patients3.5Same as national25
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.8Same as national995
Death rate for heart attack patients11.5Same as national68
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.1Same as national86
Death rate for heart failure patients10.2Same as national343
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.6Same as national439
Death rate for stroke patients11.2Same as national198
Pressure ulcer rate1.26Same as national3190
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.29Same as national4282
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national4313
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.06Same as national440
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.56Same as national99
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.69Same as national98
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.78Same as national463
Postoperative sepsis rate4.98Same as national95
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.70Same as national74
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.95Same as national395
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.09Same as 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-5.8Not available413
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients6.3Not available432
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national1575
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national246
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.4Same as national90
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6Same as national90
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national413
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.1Same as national33
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.6Same as national101
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.1Same as national413
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.2Same as national432

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 rating4520
Doctor communication - star rating3520
Communication about medicines - star rating4520
Discharge information - star rating4520
Cleanliness - star rating4520
Quietness - star rating4520
Overall hospital rating - star rating4520
Recommend hospital - star rating4520
Summary star rating4520

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 volumemedium
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 vaccination981844
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 better2072143
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 better2001992
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28885
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better62280
Left before being seen235266
Head CT results9212
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10065
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing161050
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock55320
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7498
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7953
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle69321
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle95162
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97111
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis972452
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis97536

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 Calverthealth Medical Center rated?
Calverthealth Medical Center has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Calverthealth Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Calverthealth Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Calverthealth Medical Center located?
Calverthealth Medical Center is located at 100 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
What type of hospital is Calverthealth Medical Center?
Calverthealth Medical Center 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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