Lower Bucks Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
4 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) | 11.3% | 41 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.6% | 55 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.6% | 71 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 213 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lower Bucks Hospital a Good Hospital?
Lower Bucks Hospital has a trust score of 64/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Bristol, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower Bucks Hospital a good hospital?
Lower Bucks Hospital is an acute care hospital in Bristol, PA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 64/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Lower Bucks Hospital located?
Lower Bucks Hospital is located at 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007. Phone: (215) 785-9200.
What is the star rating for Lower Bucks Hospital?
Lower Bucks Hospital 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 Lower Bucks Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Lower Bucks Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $85,689 | $16,929 | 80% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 37 patients/yr | $44,804 | $12,740 | 72% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $45,543 | $12,979 | 72% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $86,348 | $19,864 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $66,764 | $15,719 | 76% less |
CRANIAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $43,087 | $10,083 | 77% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 13 patients/yr | $26,003 | $7,777 | 70% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 12 patients/yr | $78,746 | $15,440 | 80% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 12 patients/yr | $28,323 | $8,768 | 69% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 11 patients/yr | $32,018 | $8,333 | 74% 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
- Bucks
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 390070