Penn Highlands Elk
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
1 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 Failure | 14.1% | 100 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.7% | 120 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.8% | 38 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.3% | 32 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 172 | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Penn Highlands Elk a Good Hospital?
Penn Highlands Elk has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Saint Marys, PA, it is a critical access hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penn Highlands Elk a good hospital?
Penn Highlands Elk is a critical access hospitals in Saint Marys, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Penn Highlands Elk located?
Penn Highlands Elk is located at 763 Johnsonburg Road, Saint Marys, PA 15857. Phone: (814) 788-8000.
What is the star rating for Penn Highlands Elk?
Penn Highlands Elk has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Penn Highlands Elk have an emergency room?
Yes, Penn Highlands Elk provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Elk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 391315