Penn State Health St. Joseph
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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) | 12.2% | 110 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.9% | 402 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 215 | Avg |
| COPD | 11% | 113 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 102 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 61 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,053 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.83% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Penn State Health St. Joseph a Good Hospital?
Penn State Health St. Joseph has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Reading, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Reading
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
60 vs 47
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penn State Health St. Joseph a good hospital?
Penn State Health St. Joseph is an acute care hospital in Reading, PA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Penn State Health St. Joseph located?
Penn State Health St. Joseph is located at 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605. Phone: (610) 378-2000.
What is the star rating for Penn State Health St. Joseph?
Penn State Health St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph have an emergency room?
Yes, Penn State Health St. Joseph provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 184 patients/yr | $47,457 | $10,887 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 142 patients/yr | $68,489 | $15,604 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 54 patients/yr | $36,885 | $8,355 | 77% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 53 patients/yr | $56,801 | $8,345 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 47 patients/yr | $26,735 | $6,859 | 74% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $40,581 | $9,546 | 76% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $32,408 | $7,110 | 78% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $30,298 | $7,513 | 75% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 37 patients/yr | $51,639 | $10,609 | 79% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $59,980 | $13,521 | 77% 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
- Berks
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390096