Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 29 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.4% | 202 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 224 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 84 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 95 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 550 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.84% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital a Good Hospital?
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital has a trust score of 79/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lewistown, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital a good hospital?
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lewistown, PA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 79/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital located?
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is located at 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044. Phone: (717) 248-5411.
What is the star rating for Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital?
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 151 patients/yr | $60,094 | $16,168 | 73% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $40,606 | $10,868 | 73% less |
PSYCHOSES 40 patients/yr | $24,253 | $11,378 | 53% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 39 patients/yr | $37,638 | $9,270 | 75% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 38 patients/yr | $53,329 | $10,223 | 81% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 37 patients/yr | $31,619 | $7,460 | 76% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $50,311 | $13,707 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 34 patients/yr | $42,076 | $11,203 | 73% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 30 patients/yr | $53,286 | $13,277 | 75% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 29 patients/yr | $31,064 | $6,647 | 79% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Mifflin
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390048