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Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

5 / 5

At a glance

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. 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 Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days7923Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.120Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.042Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit4.117Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days7923Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.198Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.835Same 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 patients2.1Better than national983
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.6Same as national635
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients—Not available—
Death rate for pneumonia patients—Not available—
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.49Same as national497
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1458
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national1426
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.59Same as national1418
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.56Same as national1400
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.25Same as national1404
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.71Same as national1441
Postoperative sepsis rate4.00Same as national1372
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.76Same as national283
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national346
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.76Same 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 patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national721
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)—Not available—
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.7Better than national899
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.1Same as national969
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—

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 rating5608
Doctor communication - star rating4608
Communication about medicines - star rating4608
Discharge information - star rating5608
Cleanliness - star rating4608
Quietness - star rating5608
Overall hospital rating - star rating5608
Recommend hospital - star rating5608
Summary star rating5608

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 volume——
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 Hyperglycemia2660
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia0150
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination871572
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 better——
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 better——
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better——
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better——
Left before being seen——
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients——
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing151153
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock——
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle——
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle——
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2—0
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)—

Frequently asked questions

How is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center rated?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center have emergency services?
According to CMS records, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center located?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is located at 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310.
What type of hospital is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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