Clara Maass Medical Center

58%

Patients that would definitely recommend

12% lower than the national average

Clara Maass Medical Center is a medical facility located in Belleville, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™, and more.

Awards

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)

Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)

Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™

2021

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

2022, 2021, 2020

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

2022, 2021, 2020

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

2022, 2021, 2020

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% lower than the national average

58%

Would definitely recommend

12% lower than the national average

Clara Maass Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%72%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%58%66%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%60%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%43%52%

Clara Maass Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%51%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%70%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Brignola has excellent patient care with his patients.He goes above and beyond with his patients and cares about each one

George Greco/ Virginia Greco Sep 18 2023

Review for Dr. Brignola

Dr. Calderon answered all of my questions and concerns. She explained it so that I could understand everything going on.

Octavia Hodges Sep 16 2023

Review for Dr. Calderon

DR. MATTHEWS HAS AN EXCELLENT BEDSIDE MANNER. HE THOROUGHLY LISTENS AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING, AND GIVES YOU OPTIONS IF THERE ARE ANY. I LOVVVE DR. MATTHEWS. HE'S THE FIRST DOC IN YRZZZZ, THT DIDN'T RUSH ME ALONG IN MY APPT WITH HIM. AND FOLLOW UPS WERE EXACTLY THE SAME. I'VE VISITED WITH DR. MATTHEWS...

Nadine Williams Sep 16 2023

Review for Dr. Matthews

I was treated will care.

Tonya Green Sep 15 2023

Review for Dr. Queler

Always helpful visit every three months.

Rita Harrold Sep 13 2023

Review for Dr. Gollance

Location

Clara Maass Medical Center

1 Clara Maass Dr, Belleville NJ 07109

CallDirections

(973) 450-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clara Maass Medical Center located?

Clara Maass Medical Center is located at 1 Clara Maass Dr, Belleville, NJ 07109. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Clara Maass Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Clara Maass Medical Center has been awarded with Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™, and Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Clara Maass Medical Center highly rated with patients?

60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Clara Maass Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Clara Maass Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Clara Maass Medical Center profile..

How does Clara Maass Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1 Clara Maass Dr

Belleville, NJ 07109

Directions

(973) 450-2000