Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
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 | 4.2% | 82 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11% | 108 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.2% | 302 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.2% | 303 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.5% | 101 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.9% | 138 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 35 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 923 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.86% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono a Good Hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in East Stroudsburg, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono a good hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono is an acute care hospital in East Stroudsburg, PA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono located?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono is located at 206 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Phone: (570) 421-4000.
What is the star rating for Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono has a 3/5 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 - Pocono have an emergency room?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 121 patients/yr | $62,918 | $9,674 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 120 patients/yr | $107,223 | $15,339 | 86% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $66,791 | $10,172 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $44,689 | $6,774 | 85% less |
PSYCHOSES 37 patients/yr | $76,996 | $12,566 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $78,433 | $13,369 | 83% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 34 patients/yr | $43,587 | $6,233 | 86% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $45,882 | $7,681 | 83% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $69,042 | $11,544 | 83% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 32 patients/yr | $49,295 | $7,163 | 85% 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
- Monroe
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390201