Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Saint Peter's University Hospital
- 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- (732) 745-8600
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Saint Peter's University Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 0 measures and trails on 1.
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 | 0.008 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.757 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 5755 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.513 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.154 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.121 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.380 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 2792 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.776 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.720 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.016 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.624 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 113 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 3.036 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.329 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.753 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 134 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.088 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.000 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.107 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.114 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 86720 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 3.126 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.640 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.068 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.309 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 63753 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 44.847 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.156 | 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 | 3.2 | Same as national | 52 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.8 | Same as national | 1045 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11 | Same as national | 101 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.6 | Same as national | 105 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.2 | Same as national | 315 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.1 | Same as national | 359 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 16.7 | Same as national | 77 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.41 | Same as national | 3988 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 179.54 | Same as national | 39 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 4575 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 4681 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.74 | Same as national | 714 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.00 | Same as national | 218 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 11.84 | Same as national | 235 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.13 | Same as national | 729 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.15 | Same as national | 208 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.91 | Same as national | 248 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.85 | Same as national | 901 |
| 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 | -8.5 | Not available | 78 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 14.3 | Not available | 358 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 24 | Not available | 369 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.2 | Worse than national | 1696 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.2 | Same as national | 679 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.6 | Same as national | 33 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as national | 33 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 403 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.2 | Same as national | 78 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.8 | Same as national | 115 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.9 | Same as national | 358 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.6 | Same as national | 46 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 | Same as national | 369 |
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 | 4 | 331 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 331 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 331 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 331 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 331 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 331 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 331 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 331 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 331 |
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 | 73 | 5354 |
| 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 | 214 | 421 |
| 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 | 207 | 407 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 721 | 13 |
| 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 | 3 | 41917 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 95 | 153 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | — | — |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 43 | 156 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 24 | 34 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 72 | 156 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 84 | 73 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital rated?
- Saint Peter's University Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Saint Peter's University Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Saint Peter's University Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Saint Peter's University Hospital located?
- Saint Peter's University Hospital is located at 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
- What type of hospital is Saint Peter's University Hospital?
- Saint Peter's University Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.