Union Hospital of Cecil County
Union Hospital of Cecil County is a medical facility located in Elkton, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
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Stroke
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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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National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Union Hospital of Cecil County
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Masters
Dr. Clements combines her medical expertise with empathy and amazing communication. I never feel rushed while she addresses all of my concerns. She’s been very supportive during my treatment.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Irwin
Dr McGhee makes you feel very comfortable. She answers all my questions in a way I can understand. Highly recommend!
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. McGhee
She is very knowledgeable and told me about recent studies that we will discuss at my next visit
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. McGhee
Very personal. Direct without being unfeeling. Good listener. Caring
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. McGhee
Location
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Union Hospital of Cecil County located?
Union Hospital of Cecil County is located at 106 Bow St, Elkton, MD 21921. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Union Hospital of Cecil County won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Union Hospital of Cecil County has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Union Hospital of Cecil County highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Union Hospital of Cecil County score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Union Hospital of Cecil County?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Union Hospital of Cecil County profile..
How does Union Hospital of Cecil County rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Masters is calm and matter-of-fact. He answers questions with specifics that show he is current on the latest research and protocols. I trust him with my care.