Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
3 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
5 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 | 2.3% | 149 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.5% | 196 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.8% | 242 | Avg |
| COPD | 10% | 168 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.83% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center has a trust score of 74/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, it is a acute care - veterans administration with emergency services.
How It Compares in Wilkes-Barre
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
74 vs 66
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center a good hospital?
Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center is a acute care - veterans administration in Wilkes-Barre, PA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 74/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center located?
Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center is located at 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Phone: (570) 824-3521.
What is the star rating for Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center?
Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center 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 Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- County
- Luzerne
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 39013F