Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical
Westwood, NJ · Bergen County · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS 5 stars · April 2026
What is Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical's hospital quality rating?
As of April 2026, Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical in Westwood, NJ holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 5 stars — the official rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) is 100/100, in the "Exceptional" tier, derived from real CMS mortality, readmission, and HCAHPS data.
| CMS measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Star Rating | 5 stars (of 5) | CMS official composite quality rating |
| Gera US Hospital Quality Index | 100 / 100 | Exceptional tier — see methodology |
| Hospital type | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| Ownership | Proprietary | |
| Emergency services | Yes | |
| Mortality measures better than national | 0 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Mortality measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| Readmission measures better than national | 0 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Readmission measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| HCAHPS patient-experience measures | 15 | Number of measures reported (max 15) |
CMS Facility ID (CCN): 310130. View the full profile on CMS Hospital Care Compare. Ratings can be several months old — always check the latest detail before making any healthcare decision.
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Rankings use the Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI), a transparent 0–100 score derived from CMS Overall Star Ratings, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS coverage. See the full formula. Only hospitals with an official CMS star rating (4 or 5 stars) are listed. Check the latest data on CMS Hospital Care Compare before making any healthcare decision.
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- Chilton Medical Center(Pompton Plains)GUHQI 100 · 5 stars
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- Holy Name Medical Center(Teaneck)GUHQI 97.3 · 5 stars
- Overlook Medical Center(Summit)GUHQI 94.5 · 5 stars
- St Luke'S Warren Hospital(Phillipsburg)GUHQI 93.9 · 5 stars
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical's CMS star rating?
- As of April 2026, Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical in Westwood, NJ holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 5 stars — the official quality rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Hospital Care Compare.
- What is the Gera US Hospital Quality Index score for Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical?
- The Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) for Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical is 100/100, placing it in the "Exceptional" tier. The GUHQI is a transparent composite of CMS star rating, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS patient-experience coverage.
- How does Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical perform on mortality and readmission?
- Mortality and readmission comparison data for Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical is not separately reported in the CMS Hospital Care Compare April 2026 dataset.
- Is Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical a good hospital?
- Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical holds a CMS 5 stars — one of the highest ratings awarded by the U.S. government's official hospital comparison tool. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 100/100 (Exceptional) reflects strong performance on multiple CMS quality measures. Always consult CMS Hospital Care Compare and your own clinician before making any healthcare decision.
- What does the CMS star rating measure?
- The CMS Overall Star Rating is a 1–5 summary of hospital quality across five groups of measures: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. CMS computes it via a latent-variable methodology, weighting mortality and readmission most heavily.
- When was this data last updated?
- This page reflects CMS Hospital Care Compare data as of April 2026. CMS updates the dataset periodically. Gera re-dates these pages whenever a new CMS release is available. The current GUHQI computation used the CMS API snapshot downloaded on 19 June 2026.
Preparing for care at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical?
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical holds a CMS 5 stars and a Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 100/100 (Exceptional). A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret this data, prepare questions for your provider, and navigate your next step — with a clinician available online.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.