Acute care hospital in Altoona, PA
Upmc Altoona
620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 · (814) 889-2011
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Upmc Altoona at a glance
Upmc Altoona is a non-profit acute care hospital in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Pennsylvania average of 3.5.
48% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 210 minutes in the ER, worse than the Pennsylvania median of 189 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Blair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 390073
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 57% | 71.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 48% | 69.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 518 | 639 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 210 min | 189 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 52% | 61.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 78.5% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.9% | 15% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.3% | 8.1% | 8.6% | Average |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 14.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.6% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.4% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 11.7% | 11% | 11.1% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.05 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.45 | 0.85 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.43 | 0.67 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.36 | Better |
Other hospitals near Upmc Altoona
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona)
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602 · 4.8 mi
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government
★★★★★5Much above averagePenn Highlands Tyrone
187 Hospital Drive, Tyrone, PA 16686 · 10.7 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedConemaugh Nason Medical Center
105 Nason Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 · 17.1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★5Much above averageConemaugh Miners Medical Center
290 Haida Avenue, Hastings, PA 16646 · 20.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · For-profit
Not ratedPenn Highlands Huntingdon
1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA 16652 · 22.4 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageMount Nittany Medical Center
155 Wellness Way, State College, PA 16803 · 30.7 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Upmc Altoona's rating?
Upmc Altoona has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Pennsylvania hospitals is 3.5 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Upmc Altoona?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 210 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Pennsylvania median is 189 minutes.
Does Upmc Altoona have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Upmc Altoona and how do I contact it?
Upmc Altoona is at 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. Phone: (814) 889-2011.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.