Acute care hospital in Norristown, PA
Suburban Community Hospital
2701 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401 · (610) 278-2000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Suburban Community Hospital at a glance
Suburban Community Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.5.
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 167 minutes in the ER, better than the Pennsylvania median of 189 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 390116
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 167 min | 189 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 78% | 61.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 62% | 78.5% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.8% | 15% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.5% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20% | 19.9% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.90 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Suburban Community Hospital's rating?
Suburban Community Hospital has 4 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 Suburban Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 167 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Pennsylvania median is 189 minutes.
Does Suburban Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Suburban Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Suburban Community Hospital is at 2701 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401. Phone: (610) 278-2000.
About this data
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