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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™.

59%

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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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

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

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

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As 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

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

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

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

6% lower than the national average

59%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

Union Hospital of Cecil County

National Average

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%73%75%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%44%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%71%76%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%58%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%85%84%

Union Hospital of Cecil County

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%48%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%65%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

She doesn't listen to your side of care at home..never done anything right but yet I was doing everything i was told plus more. I believe she wants to make you immobile.. she's a jeolous older women..she don't care. Was told to stop feeling sorry for myself as I cried a little as I couldn't hold it...

Cathy May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Hosford-Skapof

Excellent Doctor

Betty Tingley May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Zweben

Very comfortable in that office from the staff to Dr. Park

Apr 26 2025

Review for Dr. Park

Dr. Masters is incredible. I had the honor of meeting Dr. Masters a little over one year ago and so far I’m still cancer free. Not only is he a “master” of his. “Degree” (no pun intended) he is truly a Master Oncologist but he is an amazing person as well. He takes the time to “really” listen to...

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Masters

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.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Masters

Location

Union Hospital of Cecil County

106 Bow St, Elkton MD 21921

CallDirections

(410) 398-4000

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?

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Contact Us

106 Bow St

Elkton, MD 21921

Directions

(410) 398-4000