Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 5.1% | 51 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.4% | 28 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.5% | 328 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 242 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.5% | 99 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.8% | 92 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 741 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.05% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton a Good Hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Hazleton, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton a good hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton is an acute care hospital in Hazleton, PA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton located?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton is located at 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. Phone: (570) 501-4000.
What is the star rating for Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton 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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton have an emergency room?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Luzerne
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390185