Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
- 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266
- (330) 297-2300
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.
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 | 0.238 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 4.683 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 1530 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.411 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.417 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.020 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.012 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 2390 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.451 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.408 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.248 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.891 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 55 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.351 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.480 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 11 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.091 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.257 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 5.060 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 28846 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.306 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.531 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.208 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.066 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 28846 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 11.710 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.512 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as national | 545 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.7 | Same as national | 77 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.4 | Same as national | 49 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.4 | Better than national | 202 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.6 | Same as national | 170 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.3 | Same as national | 80 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.32 | Same as national | 1922 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | — | Not available | — |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as national | 2252 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.34 | Same as national | 2248 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.46 | Same as national | 322 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.61 | Same as national | 73 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.19 | Same as national | 73 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.08 | Same as national | 329 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.02 | Same as national | 68 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.71 | Same as national | 54 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.00 | Same as national | 277 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.86 | 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 | 53.6 | Not available | 66 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.5 | Not available | 226 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 16.5 | Not available | 180 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as national | 869 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as national | 754 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as national | 26 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 26 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 152 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.5 | Same as national | 66 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as national | 52 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.6 | Same as national | 226 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.1 | Same as national | 180 |
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 | 1039 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1039 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1039 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1039 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 1039 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1039 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1039 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1039 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1039 |
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 | medium | — |
| 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 | 0 | 2738 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 82 | 1029 |
| 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 | 228 | 398 |
| 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 | 223 | 366 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 336 | 22 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 395 | 11 |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 38429 |
| Head CT results | 95 | 20 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 87 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 1415 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 76 | 144 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 82 | 50 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 88 | 24 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 85 | 144 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 68 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 151 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 94 | 126 |
| 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 | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is University Hospitals Portage Medical Center rated?
- University Hospitals Portage Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does University Hospitals Portage Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. University Hospitals Portage Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is University Hospitals Portage Medical Center located?
- University Hospitals Portage Medical Center is located at 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266.
- What type of hospital is University Hospitals Portage Medical Center?
- University Hospitals Portage Medical Center 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.