Reading Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 2.7% | 329 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12% | 297 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.4% | 1,172 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 14.1% | 930 | Better |
| COPD | 7.6% | 238 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.6% | 509 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.4% | 136 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 3,592 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.17% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Reading Hospital a Good Hospital?
Reading Hospital has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in West Reading, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reading Hospital a good hospital?
Reading Hospital is an acute care hospital in West Reading, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Reading Hospital located?
Reading Hospital is located at 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611. Phone: (610) 988-8000.
What is the star rating for Reading Hospital?
Reading Hospital 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 Reading Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Reading Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 814 patients/yr | $69,880 | $16,985 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 418 patients/yr | $46,283 | $11,317 | 76% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 159 patients/yr | $42,233 | $9,482 | 78% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 149 patients/yr | $41,139 | $7,969 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 147 patients/yr | $33,534 | $7,211 | 78% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 140 patients/yr | $34,965 | $7,216 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 135 patients/yr | $51,021 | $11,351 | 78% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 123 patients/yr | $70,643 | $16,477 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 117 patients/yr | $58,609 | $14,552 | 75% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 115 patients/yr | $46,953 | $10,252 | 78% 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
- 390044