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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Hospital Columbia, MD
5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 · (410) 740-7890
Overall star rating 3
Patient survey rating 3
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency servicesYes
69% would definitely recommend
✓ Meets the CMS criteria for the birthing-friendly designation
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 2 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 67%
- Nurses always communicated well: 76%
- Doctors always communicated well: 78%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 67%
- Always quiet at night: 52%
- Given information about recovery at home: 86%
1,340 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center
13.8 mi away5★ - Medstar Harbor Hospital
14.1 mi away4★ - Saint Agnes Hospital
11.3 mi away3★ - Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
11.3 mi away3★ - Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
12.0 mi away3★ - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
14.0 mi away3★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).