Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.6% | 120 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.1% | 257 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.8% | 132 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.4% | 28 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.3% | 121 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 760 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.89% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital a Good Hospital?
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital has a trust score of 77/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Ephrata, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital a good hospital?
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is an acute care hospital in Ephrata, PA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 77/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital located?
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is located at 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522. Phone: (717) 733-0311.
What is the star rating for Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital?
Wellspan Ephrata Community 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 Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 258 patients/yr | $59,119 | $13,698 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 110 patients/yr | $43,276 | $9,148 | 79% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 50 patients/yr | $46,159 | $8,030 | 83% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $165,294 | $38,374 | 77% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $40,969 | $9,478 | 77% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 26 patients/yr | $106,253 | $16,342 | 85% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $53,020 | $11,269 | 79% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $40,448 | $6,232 | 85% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 23 patients/yr | $33,654 | $5,854 | 83% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 20 patients/yr | $43,959 | $7,156 | 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 - Other
- County
- Lancaster
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390225