Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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 | 3.5% | 73 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14.1% | 197 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.1% | 547 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 17% | 357 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.6% | 234 | Worse |
| Stroke | 17.5% | 230 | Worse |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 4.7% | 53 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.1% | 1,551 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.11% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wilkes-Barre General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Wilkes-Barre
#3
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
49 vs 66
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilkes-Barre General Hospital a good hospital?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is Wilkes-Barre General Hospital located?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is located at 575 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764. Phone: (570) 829-8111.
What is the star rating for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Wilkes-Barre General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 175 patients/yr | $62,107 | $9,328 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 139 patients/yr | $93,629 | $14,688 | 84% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 80 patients/yr | $76,169 | $9,903 | 87% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 76 patients/yr | $67,919 | $9,206 | 86% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 72 patients/yr | $72,837 | $11,827 | 84% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 69 patients/yr | $38,916 | $6,082 | 84% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 65 patients/yr | $51,331 | $8,535 | 83% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 62 patients/yr | $39,618 | $6,523 | 84% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 57 patients/yr | $73,850 | $7,381 | 90% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 54 patients/yr | $69,721 | $11,019 | 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Luzerne
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 390137