Gettysburg Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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) | 11.6% | 167 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.9% | 315 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.6% | 229 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.7% | 90 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.8% | 122 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 860 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Gettysburg Hospital a Good Hospital?
Gettysburg Hospital has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Gettysburg, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gettysburg Hospital a good hospital?
Gettysburg Hospital is an acute care hospital in Gettysburg, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Gettysburg Hospital located?
Gettysburg Hospital is located at 147 Gettys Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Phone: (717) 334-2121.
What is the star rating for Gettysburg Hospital?
Gettysburg Hospital 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 Gettysburg Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Gettysburg Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 249 patients/yr | $50,130 | $15,408 | 69% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 115 patients/yr | $37,859 | $10,257 | 73% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $31,848 | $9,740 | 69% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 47 patients/yr | $25,170 | $6,583 | 74% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 42 patients/yr | $25,239 | $6,874 | 73% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $45,727 | $12,718 | 72% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $43,185 | $12,699 | 71% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 30 patients/yr | $28,754 | $6,152 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $42,636 | $10,434 | 76% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 24 patients/yr | $43,710 | $10,066 | 77% 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
- Adams
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390065