St Lukes 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 | 3% | 242 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.1% | 206 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.5% | 915 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 14.2% | 571 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.1% | 212 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 434 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 201 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 3,088 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.61% | — | Better |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is St Lukes Hospital a Good Hospital?
St Lukes Hospital has a trust score of 84/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Bethlehem, 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, overall mortality, patient safety (composite).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Lukes Hospital a good hospital?
St Lukes Hospital is an acute care hospital in Bethlehem, PA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 84/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is St Lukes Hospital located?
St Lukes Hospital is located at 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Phone: (484) 526-4000.
What is the star rating for St Lukes Hospital?
St Lukes Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does St Lukes Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, St Lukes Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 457 patients/yr | $137,361 | $18,878 | 86% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 360 patients/yr | $102,984 | $12,914 | 87% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 158 patients/yr | $463,112 | $46,229 | 90% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 121 patients/yr | $395,964 | $48,289 | 88% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 112 patients/yr | $79,507 | $11,041 | 86% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 95 patients/yr | $70,369 | $9,817 | 86% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 95 patients/yr | $112,591 | $14,987 | 87% less |
PSYCHOSES 92 patients/yr | $200,947 | $15,834 | 92% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $211,199 | $19,878 | 91% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 89 patients/yr | $85,190 | $12,589 | 85% 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
- Northampton
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390049