Hospitals in Delaware
Healthcare quality data for Delaware. Source: CMS Medicare Hospital Compare 2023
CMS Medicare data · Release 2023 · Updated annually
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10
Medicare-certified hospitals
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3.5
★★★½☆ avg. CMS rating
Good
CMS Rating Scale
★★★★★Outstanding
★★★★☆Above Average
★★★☆☆Average
★★☆☆☆Below Average
★☆☆☆☆Well Below Average
Hospital Quality in Delaware
Delaware has 10 Medicare-certified hospitals with an average CMS star rating of 3.5 out of 5 (Good). CMS rates hospitals across multiple quality measures including mortality rates, safety scores, patient experience, and readmission rates.
The CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating was introduced to help patients compare hospitals based on quality of care. Ratings range from 1 to 5 stars, with most hospitals receiving 3 stars. Ratings are updated annually and available on the Care Compare tool at Medicare.gov.
Major Cities in Delaware
- Wilmington
- Dover
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CMS star rating for hospitals?▾
The CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating summarizes a hospital's performance across multiple quality measures into a single 1-5 star rating. Measures include mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely/effective care. It's updated annually.
How are hospital ratings calculated?▾
CMS evaluates hospitals on up to 46 quality measures across 5 groups: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely & effective care. Each measure is compared to the national average, and the groups are combined into an overall score using a statistical model called latent variable modeling.
Where can I find individual hospital ratings?▾
Individual hospital ratings, addresses, and detailed quality data are available on the Medicare Care Compare tool at medicare.gov/care-compare. You can search by hospital name, city, or zip code and compare multiple hospitals side by side.
Are more stars always better?▾
Generally yes — higher star ratings indicate better performance across quality measures. However, some factors like hospital complexity and the types of patients treated can affect ratings. Academic medical centers and safety-net hospitals treating sicker patients may have lower ratings despite providing excellent specialized care.