Temple University 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 | 4.8% | 201 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.7% | 106 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.9% | 535 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.4% | 281 | Better |
| COPD | 7% | 324 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.2% | 159 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.3% | 70 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.5% | 1,507 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Temple University Hospital a Good Hospital?
Temple University Hospital has a trust score of 73/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Philadelphia, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Philadelphia
#3
Rank in city
21
Hospitals
73 vs 53
Score vs city avg
3.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Temple University Hospital a good hospital?
Temple University Hospital is an acute care hospital in Philadelphia, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Temple University Hospital located?
Temple University Hospital is located at 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Phone: (215) 707-2000.
What is the star rating for Temple University Hospital?
Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Temple University Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 217 patients/yr | $128,637 | $16,536 | 87% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 128 patients/yr | $217,652 | $24,454 | 89% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 79 patients/yr | $225,191 | $22,076 | 90% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 77 patients/yr | $127,947 | $15,876 | 88% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $179,740 | $21,899 | 88% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 73 patients/yr | $140,626 | $17,183 | 88% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 71 patients/yr | $94,198 | $10,939 | 88% less |
OTHER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 68 patients/yr | $271,502 | $26,133 | 90% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 65 patients/yr | $92,983 | $11,679 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 57 patients/yr | $94,754 | $10,982 | 88% 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
- Philadelphia
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390027