Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Church
Holy Cross Hospital
- 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- (301) 754-7000
- Acute Care Hospitals
At a glance
Holy Cross Hospital carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 6.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.511 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.471 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 14321 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 15.590 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 14 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.898 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.699 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.688 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 13038 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 17.979 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 20 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.112 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.461 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.885 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 309 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 8.060 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.993 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.587 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.756 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 559 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 4.557 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 13 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 2.853 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.255 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.543 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 123654 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 7.181 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.696 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.298 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.679 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 107160 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 50.056 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 23 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.459 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3 | Same as national | 44 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as national | 1543 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.4 | Same as national | 121 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.2 | Same as national | 122 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.5 | Same as national | 327 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.6 | Same as national | 458 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.7 | Same as national | 180 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.86 | Same as national | 5788 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 168.64 | Same as national | 111 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.20 | Same as national | 6462 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 6733 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.66 | Same as national | 1381 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.82 | Same as national | 635 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.63 | Same as national | 628 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.21 | Same as national | 1399 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.09 | Same as national | 601 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.88 | Same as national | 448 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.74 | Same as national | 1281 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.00 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 37.8 | Not available | 83 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 14.6 | Not available | 329 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 32.9 | Not available | 434 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as national | 2447 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.8 | Same as national | 32 |
| 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 surgery | 1 | Same as national | 405 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.3 | Same as national | 83 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.3 | Same as national | 128 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as national | 329 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.5 | Same as national | 48 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as national | 434 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 3887 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 3887 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 3887 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 3887 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 3887 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 3887 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 3887 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 3887 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 3887 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| 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 vaccination | 34 | 4461 |
| 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 | 316 | 418 |
| 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 | 314 | 394 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 406 | 24 |
| 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 | 5 | 66853 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 92 | 39 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 7 | 5121 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 78 | 91 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 100 | 29 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 22 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 84 | 92 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 92 | 62 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 256 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 75 | 48 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 95 | 232 |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Holy Cross Hospital rated?
- Holy Cross Hospital has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Holy Cross Hospital have emergency services?
- According to CMS records, Holy Cross Hospital does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Holy Cross Hospital located?
- Holy Cross Hospital is located at 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
- What type of hospital is Holy Cross Hospital?
- Holy Cross Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).
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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.