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Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

Cumberland, MD · Allegany County · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS 4 stars · April 2026

What is Western Maryland Regional Medical Center's hospital quality rating?

As of April 2026, Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, MD holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 4 stars — the official rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) is 83.9/100, in the "Above average" tier, derived from real CMS mortality, readmission, and HCAHPS data.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: )
Gera US Hospital Quality Index83.9 / 100Above average tier — derived from CMS 4 stars star rating, 1 mortality and 2 readmission measures better than the national rate, and HCAHPS coverage. See the full formula on the methodology page.How this index is calculated
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center — CMS Hospital Care Compare, April 2026 (CMS, US public domain)
CMS measureValueContext
Overall Star Rating4 stars (of 5)CMS official composite quality rating
Gera US Hospital Quality Index83.9 / 100Above average tier — see methodology
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency servicesYes
Mortality measures better than national1Statistically better than US average rate
Mortality measures worse than national0Statistically worse than US average rate
Readmission measures better than national2Statistically better than US average rate
Readmission measures worse than national1Statistically worse than US average rate
HCAHPS patient-experience measures15Number of measures reported (max 15)

CMS Facility ID (CCN): 210027. 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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  2. 2.
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    100/1005 stars
  3. 3.
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    100/1005 stars
  4. 4.
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  5. 5.
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  6. 6.
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    91.8/1005 stars
  7. 7.
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  8. 8.
    Medstar Harbor HospitalBaltimore, MD
    86.4/1004 stars
  9. 9.
    Western Maryland Regional Medical CenterCumberland, MD
    83.9/1004 stars

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Western Maryland Regional Medical Center's CMS star rating?
As of April 2026, Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, MD holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 4 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 Western Maryland Regional Medical Center?
The Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) for Western Maryland Regional Medical Center is 83.9/100, placing it in the "Above average" tier. The GUHQI is a transparent composite of CMS star rating, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS patient-experience coverage.
How does Western Maryland Regional Medical Center perform on mortality and readmission?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center has 1 mortality measure statistically better than the national rate and 0 worse, plus 2 readmission measures better and 1 worse, per CMS Hospital Care Compare (April 2026).
Is Western Maryland Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center holds a CMS 4 stars — one of the highest ratings awarded by the U.S. government's official hospital comparison tool. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 83.9/100 (Above average) 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.

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Western Maryland Regional Medical Center holds a CMS 4 stars and a Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 83.9/100 (Above average). 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.

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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).

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