Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 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 | 3.5% | 64 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.8% | 224 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.8% | 208 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.5% | 72 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.1% | 63 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 568 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.84% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street a Good Hospital?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Pottsville, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street a good hospital?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street is an acute care hospital in Pottsville, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street located?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street is located at 420 South Jackson Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. Phone: (570) 621-5102.
What is the star rating for Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street 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 Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street have an emergency room?
Yes, Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $85,802 | $15,731 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 82 patients/yr | $53,424 | $9,897 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $62,060 | $13,022 | 79% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 34 patients/yr | $31,627 | $7,752 | 75% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $55,321 | $10,249 | 81% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 29 patients/yr | $117,066 | $14,719 | 87% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $39,836 | $8,991 | 77% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 25 patients/yr | $38,568 | $6,744 | 83% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 24 patients/yr | $43,986 | $6,320 | 86% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $75,699 | $12,747 | 83% 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
- Schuylkill
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390030