Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.3% | 78 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.8% | 154 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.6% | 467 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.9% | 545 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.1% | 204 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.9% | 257 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 68 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 2,162 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Geisinger-Community Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center has a trust score of 52/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Scranton, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Scranton
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
52 vs 51
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geisinger-Community Medical Center a good hospital?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Scranton, PA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 52/100.
Where is Geisinger-Community Medical Center located?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center is located at 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510. Phone: (570) 703-8000.
What is the star rating for Geisinger-Community Medical Center?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Geisinger-Community Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Geisinger-Community Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Lackawanna
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390001