Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 | 3.5% | 31 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.5% | 175 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.3% | 576 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.5% | 516 | Better |
| COPD | 7% | 199 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.5% | 370 | Better |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.5% | 43 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.5% | 2,211 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.98% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center has a trust score of 74/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Wilkes Barre, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, stroke, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Wilkes Barre
#2
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
74 vs 66
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center a good hospital?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 74/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center located?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is located at 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. Phone: (570) 826-7300.
What is the star rating for Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Luzerne
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390270