Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC
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About Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is an acute care hospital in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It reports its ownership to Medicare as for-profit. It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 3 out of 5. It has 609 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is George Washington Univ Hospital, about 1.6 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
- MRSA bloodstream infectionsNo different · SIR 1.16
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)Better than national · SIR 0.13
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsBetter than national · SIR 0.39
- Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)No different · SIR 0.87
- Surgical site infections after colon surgeryBetter than national · SIR 0.18
52% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend72%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1069%
- Completed surveys1,947
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
38.91255, -77.07494
Nearby hospitals
- George Washington Univ Hospital900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital1.6 mi
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DCPsychiatric hospital2.2 mi
- Sibley Memorial Hospital5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital2.4 mi
- Howard University Hospital Corp2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital2.9 mi
- Virginia Hospital Center1701 North George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA · Level II traumaAcute care hospital3.3 mi
- Children's National Hospital111 Michigan Ave, NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaChildren's hospital3.5 mi
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC · Level I traumaAcute care hospital3.6 mi
- Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital102 Irving Street NW, Washington, DCRehabilitation hospital3.6 mi
- Washington Dc VA Medical Center50 Irving Street N.W., Washington, DC · Emergency roomVA medical center3.7 mi
- Bridgepoint Cont Care Hospital - Capitol Hill223 7th Street NE, Washington, DCLong-term care hospital4.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Medstar Georgetown University Hospital located?
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is at 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC 20007 in District of Columbia.
Does Medstar Georgetown University Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Medstar Georgetown University Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 365 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Medstar Georgetown University Hospital?
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Medstar Georgetown University Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the District of Columbia trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Medstar Georgetown University Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (202) 784-3000.
Would patients recommend Medstar Georgetown University Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (1,947 completed surveys), 72% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 69% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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