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Newton Medical Center

4 / 5

At a glance

Newton Medical Center 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.

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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.001Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2146Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.497Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same 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 Limit1.524Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2691Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.966Same 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 LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.612Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures75Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.858Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures39Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.295Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.023Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.292Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days40141Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.152Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.465Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.119Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.722Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days40141Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases15.351Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases5Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.326Better 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 patients3.5Same as national43
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.3Better than national1318
Death rate for heart attack patients10.2Same as national171
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.5Same as national177
Death rate for heart failure patients11.2Same as national520
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.1Same as national558
Death rate for stroke patients11.2Same as national171
Pressure ulcer rate0.68Same as national5100
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications159.89Same as national27
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national5752
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.23Same as national5839
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.10Same as national436
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national26
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.70Same as national25
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.76Same as national480
Postoperative sepsis rate5.92Same as national28
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.65Same as national159
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.89Same as national890
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.96Same 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-17.9Not available99
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-5Not available553
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-7.4Not available550
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national2227
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.6Same as national299
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.5Same as national69
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.8Same as national69
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national280
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.3Same as national99
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national185
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.2Same as national553
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.5Same as national37
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.3Same as national550

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 rating31034
Doctor communication - star rating21034
Communication about medicines - star rating21034
Discharge information - star rating31034
Cleanliness - star rating41034
Quietness - star rating21034
Overall hospital rating - star rating21034
Recommend hospital - star rating31034
Summary star rating31034

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 vaccination921991
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 better174397
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 better169363
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better23727
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 seen138997
Head CT results9212
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients7894
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing171305
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock52134
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8825
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8015
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle75135
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle6264
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy99143
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 298118
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis96508

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 Newton Medical Center rated?
Newton Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Newton Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Newton Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Newton Medical Center located?
Newton Medical Center is located at 175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860.
What type of hospital is Newton Medical Center?
Newton Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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