Cooper University Hospital Ratings
1 Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 342-2000
Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 342-2000
Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
Emergency Services: YES
Contents:
Quality of Care - Infectious Diseases - ER Wait Time - Patient Ratings
Quality of Care - Mortality Rate
How well does Cooper University Hospital save lives? 3% better than the national average, based on the overall mortality rate for critical illnesses.| Mortality Rate at Cooper University Hospital | National Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| Stroke | 15.1% | 13.9% |
| Heart Failure | 11% | 11.8% |
| Pneumonia | 15.4% | 18.2% |
Infectious Disease at Cooper University Hospital
Drug resistant bacteria are becoming a large health risk facing the United States. There are an increasing number of drug resistant bacteria, including: drug resistant bacteria due primarily to unnecessary and mis-applied use among humans and livestock, patients with hospitalizations for relatively minor reasons can suddenly face lifethreatening illness.| Infectious Disease | Cases |
|---|---|
| C. Diff Sickens more than a half million people each year and has a 17% mortality rate after one year1 | 121 |
| MRSA Causes life-threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections. Mortality rates may be as high as 20%2 | 26 |
Emergency Room Wait Time Ratings
Average Time Spent In Emergency Department: 3h 18mPatient Ratings
While customer satisfaction surveys don't necessarily reflect the quality of care provided at the hospital, it can identify some areas that are important standards to maintain, such as managing pain and maintaining a sanitary environment.Overall Patient Rating: AVERAGE
Positive Patient Ratings
Some patients praise:- Nurses usually take time to communicate well
- Doctors usually communicate well with patients
Negative Patient Ratings
- Staff doesn't respond quickly when patients need help
- Patients often don't receive help when they request it
- Facilities are sometimes dirty
Footnotes:
1C Diff Mortality Rate
2MRSA Mortality Rate
Cooper University Hospital Stories
Dec 03, 2025, 6:19 PM
Cooper University Hospital: "Went for gall bladder pain. Put in hallway for 3 days. 15 to 20 hour wait between catscan mri and scope. Still in hallway after 3 days" - Mark
Dec 01, 2016, 3:55 AM
Cooper University Hospital: "The worest experience ever 4 hours in the waiting room then they put you in a room and forgot about you. Patient care is terrible. I will never come to this ER again. If you die in the waiting room it would not phases anyone of the staff members " - Dawn
