Lancaster General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 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 | 2.8% | 258 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.5% | 442 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.2% | 1,104 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 10.4% | 669 | Better |
| COPD | 9.6% | 258 | Avg |
| Stroke | 9.5% | 648 | Better |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.4% | 173 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 2.9% | 3,762 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lancaster General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Lancaster General Hospital has a trust score of 86/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Lancaster, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, stroke, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Lancaster
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
86 vs 62
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lancaster General Hospital a good hospital?
Lancaster General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lancaster, PA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 86/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Lancaster General Hospital located?
Lancaster General Hospital is located at 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Phone: (717) 544-5511.
What is the star rating for Lancaster General Hospital?
Lancaster General 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 Lancaster General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Lancaster General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 343 patients/yr | $37,508 | $10,114 | 73% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 309 patients/yr | $61,192 | $15,949 | 74% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 213 patients/yr | $37,896 | $11,170 | 71% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 204 patients/yr | $41,364 | $12,708 | 69% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 141 patients/yr | $39,635 | $10,179 | 74% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 114 patients/yr | $27,215 | $6,568 | 76% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 110 patients/yr | $31,093 | $9,005 | 71% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 109 patients/yr | $67,584 | $16,164 | 76% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 105 patients/yr | $32,282 | $7,875 | 76% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $53,577 | $12,275 | 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
- Lancaster
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390100