RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 60%

Database data as of January 31, 2024

A Review of the Data

Prepared by Richard Saunders as of January 31, 2024.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") distributes more than 80 tables of data on hospitals on a quarterly basis. That is a lot of information to pour through to try and build a comprehensive review of RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the hospital does, who is affiliated with it, share any patient survey data and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: General Hospital Data, Ratings, Cost Analysis, Infections, Comparison, Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities, Doctors Associated with RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in PERTH AMBOY, NJ. Its five star rating is 2 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Private. The facility's Medicare ID is 310039. It does provide emergency services. There are 449 medical professionals and 148 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER, emergency patients were charged $26,281. This is lower than the state average of $26,911. It is also higher than the national average of $25,828.

According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 60% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER, while only 9% did not recommend going to RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER.

The information presented below is based on data provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is updated as new data is made available.

General Information for RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

Address:

530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
(732) 324-5000
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Medicare Provider Number:

310039

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Voluntary non-profit - Private

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available. Hospitals report data to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. Overall Star Ratings aren’t calculated for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals.

Most hospitals will have an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3.

National distribution of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating The following table shows the national distribution of the Overall Star Rating based on July 2022 results.

Overall rating Number of hospitals / Percentage
1 star 198 (6.34%)
2 stars 702 (22.49%)
3 stars 895 (28.68%)
4 stars 895 (28.68%)
5 stars 431 (13.81%)
N/A 1,368 (30.47%)

Additional detailed on the method for calculating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from this document.

Patient Survey Results

Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 76 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 7 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 17 %
Nurse communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Nurse communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 84 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 5 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 11 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 73 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 6 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 21 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 71 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 9 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 20 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 71 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 9 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 20 %
Doctor communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Doctor communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 78 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 16 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 68 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 10 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 22 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 66 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 11 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 23 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted 54 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 16 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 30 %
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Staff responsiveness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 52 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 15 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 33 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 57 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 16 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 27 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 56 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 25 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them 19 %
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Not Applicable
Communication about medicines - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for 71 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 12 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 17 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 41 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 38 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 21 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 20 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 80 %
Discharge information - linear mean score Not Applicable
Discharge information - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge 21 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 79 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 18 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 82 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 47 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 9 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 44 %
Care transition - linear mean score Not Applicable
Care transition - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 53 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 11 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 36 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 47 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 45 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 41 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 52 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 66 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 13 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 21 %
Cleanliness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Cleanliness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night 48 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 17 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 35 %
Quietness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Quietness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 12 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 27 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 61 %
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Not Applicable
Overall hospital rating - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital 9 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 60 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 31 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER, Compare to National and State Averages

Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER provides.

To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.

MSPB for RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $6
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $11
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $129
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $31
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $7
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $585
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $9,710
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $19
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $1,886
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $465
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $143
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $3,309
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $723
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $7,290
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $81
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,886
Total (Complete Episode) $26,281

Infection Rates at RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

These measures show how often patients at RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.

Infection Type Score / Compare to National Average
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.02 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 1.57 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 4,187.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 3.13 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 1.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.32 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.14 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.85 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 3,229.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 2.32 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 2.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.86 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.04 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 4.19 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 45.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 1.18 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 1.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery 0.85 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 29.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.26 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 0.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit -- / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 1.55 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 56,116.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 1.93 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 0.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia 0.00 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.03 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.31 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 54,086.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 26.50 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 3.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.11 / Better

How RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

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Percentages of Complications and Deaths at RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients NA Not Enough Data
Death rate for heart attack patients 11.6% SAME
Death rate for CABG surgery patients NA Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients 7.3% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 11.4% SAME
Death rate for pneumonia patients 17.7% SAME
Death rate for stroke patients 12.4% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.45% SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 160.97% SAME
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.23% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.09% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.44% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.53% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 10.08% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 3.64% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 5.71% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 1.82% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 0.9% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 1% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
King Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Complete Care at Woodlands 5:
Coral Harbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 5:
N J Eastern Star Home 5:
South Mountain Hc 5:
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill 5:
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside 5:
Pine Acres Convalescent Center 5:
Complete Care at Wall LLC 5:
Forest View Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Careone at Madison Avenue 5:
Complete Care at Ocean Grove LLC 5:
Job Haines Home For Aged People 5:
Complete Care at Shrewsbury LLC 5:
Hartwyck at Oak Tree 5:
Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Union Plaza Care Center 5:
Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home 5:
Applewood Estates 5:
Continuing Care at Seabrook 5:
Careone at East Brunswick 5:
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Lower West Side Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
University Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC 5:
Henry J Carter Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center 5:
New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
De La Salle Hall 5:
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living 5:
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Cheshire Home 5:
Care Connection Rahway 5:
The Manor 5:
Careone at Holmdel 5:
Alaris Health at St Mary's 5:
Shore View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Cliffside Rehab and Residential Health Care Center 5:
Reformed Church Home 5:
Careone at Somerset Valley 5:
Careone at The Highlands 5:
Silvercrest 5:
Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village 5:
Spring Hills Post Acute Livingston 5:
St Marys Center Inc 5:
Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehab Center 5:
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab 5:
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 5:
New East Side Nursing Home 5:
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 5:
Arbor Glen Center 5:
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F 5:
Careone at Teaneck 5:
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente 5:
Merry Heart Nursing Home 5:
Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Parker at Somerset, Inc 5:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center T C U 5:
Imperial Care Center 5:
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu 5:
Gold Crest Care Center 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair 5:
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc 5:
Harbour View Senior Living Corp 4:
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp (1992) 4:
Peace Care St Ann's 4:
Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC 4:
Hudsonview Health Care Center 4:
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens 4:
Spring Hills Post Acute Hamilton 4:
Park Crescent Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace 4:
Montclair Care Center 4:
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
The Atrium at Navesink Harbor 4:
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater 4:
Promenade Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 4:
Careone at Livingston 4:
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 4:
Elmora Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 4:
The Pavilion at Queens For Rehabilitation and Nrsing 4:
Meadow Lakes 4:
Alaris Health at Kearny 4:
Bensonhurst Center For Rehab and Healthcare 4:
Broadway House For Continuing 4:
Linden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Preferred Care at Old Bridge, LLC 4:
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge 4:
Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center 4:
New Community Extended Care Facility 4:
Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center L L C 4:
Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation 4:
Forest Hills Care Center 4:
Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Rutland Nursing Home, Inc 4:
Staten Island Care Center 4:
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital 4:
Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:

Medical Groups Affiliated with RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER

There are 449 doctors and 148 medical groups that are affiliated with RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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