Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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 Attack (AMI) | 12.3% | 29 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.3% | 89 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.6% | 58 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.3% | 34 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 688 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.89% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lancaster, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Lancaster
#2
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
60 vs 62
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center a good hospital?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Lancaster, PA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center located?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is located at 2160 State Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Phone: (223) 287-9000.
What is the star rating for Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center 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 Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $53,820 | $12,911 | 76% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $78,260 | $18,363 | 77% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 48 patients/yr | $50,975 | $11,788 | 77% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 45 patients/yr | $30,672 | $8,074 | 74% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 35 patients/yr | $34,872 | $9,247 | 73% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 34 patients/yr | $57,001 | $15,839 | 72% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 31 patients/yr | $29,357 | $8,139 | 72% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $55,667 | $16,090 | 71% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $43,108 | $12,120 | 72% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $42,616 | $10,165 | 76% 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
- Lancaster
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390339