Pottstown Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 | 4.4% | 47 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.3% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.7% | 222 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.4% | 288 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.5% | 88 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.1% | 101 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 959 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.36% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Pottstown Hospital a Good Hospital?
Pottstown Hospital has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Pottstown, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pottstown Hospital a good hospital?
Pottstown Hospital is an acute care hospital in Pottstown, PA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Pottstown Hospital located?
Pottstown Hospital is located at 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464. Phone: (610) 327-7000.
What is the star rating for Pottstown Hospital?
Pottstown Hospital has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Pottstown Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Pottstown Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 162 patients/yr | $83,505 | $13,174 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 114 patients/yr | $61,344 | $8,955 | 85% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 53 patients/yr | $48,019 | $5,849 | 88% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 45 patients/yr | $45,648 | $5,844 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $79,928 | $9,567 | 88% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 41 patients/yr | $59,444 | $7,381 | 88% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $72,012 | $11,153 | 85% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $74,273 | $11,052 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 34 patients/yr | $56,424 | $8,354 | 85% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 33 patients/yr | $40,876 | $6,391 | 84% 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
- Montgomery
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 390123