Mount Nittany Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3.3% | 41 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 94 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.6% | 322 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.8% | 332 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.1% | 101 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 112 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 1,205 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.04% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Mount Nittany Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Mount Nittany Medical Center has a trust score of 76/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in State College, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Nittany Medical Center a good hospital?
Mount Nittany Medical Center is an acute care hospital in State College, PA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 76/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Mount Nittany Medical Center located?
Mount Nittany Medical Center is located at 155 Wellness Way, State College, PA 16803. Phone: (814) 231-7000.
What is the star rating for Mount Nittany Medical Center?
Mount Nittany Medical Center 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 Mount Nittany Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Mount Nittany Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 173 patients/yr | $53,925 | $18,142 | 66% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 154 patients/yr | $36,076 | $11,583 | 68% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $33,519 | $10,648 | 68% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 61 patients/yr | $34,276 | $9,818 | 71% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 60 patients/yr | $22,707 | $7,185 | 68% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 58 patients/yr | $43,711 | $14,935 | 66% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $38,639 | $11,976 | 69% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 51 patients/yr | $24,319 | $7,416 | 70% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 47 patients/yr | $31,804 | $8,895 | 72% less |
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH CC 47 patients/yr | $141,882 | $53,770 | 62% 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
- Centre
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390268