Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
- 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
- (410) 554-2227
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.012 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.224 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 4068 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.030 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.248 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.010 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.955 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 4668 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.165 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.194 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 11 | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 0.323 | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 0 | 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 | 0.011 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.108 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 47777 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.453 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.225 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.277 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.796 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 47777 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 28.802 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 14 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.486 | 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 | 2.4 | Same as national | 241 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 1710 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.3 | Same as national | 218 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2 | Same as national | 157 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as national | 143 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.6 | Better than national | 429 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.9 | Same as national | 186 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.7 | Same as national | 109 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.10 | Same as national | 5513 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 167.71 | Same as national | 124 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 7549 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 7769 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.53 | Same as national | 2335 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.34 | Same as national | 1396 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 7.03 | Same as national | 1510 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.94 | Same as national | 2553 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 3.49 | Same as national | 1381 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.70 | Same as national | 352 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.94 | Same as national | 988 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.98 | 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 | -22.8 | Not available | 377 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -11.3 | Not available | 590 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -20.8 | Not available | 196 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.5 | Better than national | 2578 |
| 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 surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 1215 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 11.7 | Same as national | 377 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.3 | Same as national | 154 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.5 | Same as national | 168 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18 | Same as national | 590 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4 | Same as national | 223 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.5 | Same as national | 196 |
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 | 1042 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1042 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1042 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1042 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1042 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 1042 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1042 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1042 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1042 |
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 | 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 | 96 | 3166 |
| 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 | 219 | 403 |
| 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 | 216 | 380 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 1028 | 16 |
| 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 | 2 | 44264 |
| 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 Prescribing | 16 | 2289 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 56 | 100 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 58 | 33 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 82 | 100 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 83 | 70 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 94 | 107 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 97 | 4371 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 97 | 1221 |
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 | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Medstar Union Memorial Hospital rated?
- Medstar Union Memorial Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Medstar Union Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Medstar Union Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Medstar Union Memorial Hospital located?
- Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is located at 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218.
- What type of hospital is Medstar Union Memorial Hospital?
- Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.