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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Average3-Star CMS Rating

5755 CEDAR LANE, Columbia, MD 21044

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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5755 CEDAR LANE
Columbia, MD 21044

About Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Columbia, MD, serving Howard County and the surrounding Columbia community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Columbia can seek immediate care at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center's emergency department.

The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Columbia area.

When choosing a hospital in Columbia, MD, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyHoward
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Average

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Columbia, MD.

Above Average

Mortality

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Below Average

Readmission

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·