Acute care hospital in Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Hospital

800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · (215) 829-3000

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Pennsylvania Hospital at a glance

Pennsylvania Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.5.

74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 280 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 1.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Philadelphia County
CMS Certification Number
390226

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)250
Safety of care170
Readmissions171

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility70%Pennsylvania average71.5%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)70%71.5%71.7%Average
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)74%69.9%71.2%Average
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 53.8 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.7 / 5Average
Discharge information (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better
Cleanliness (higher is better)3 / 53.5 / 53.4 / 5Average
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys448639611

Emergency room

This facility280 minPennsylvania average189 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)280 min189 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)3%1.8%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumehigh

Timely care

This facility56%Pennsylvania average61.5%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)56%61.5%63.8%Worse
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99%78.5%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility11.1%Pennsylvania average11.7%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)11.1%11.7%11.8%Better
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)6.4%10.7%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)10.5%15%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)8.8%11.3%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)6.3%8.1%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14%Pennsylvania average14.5%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14%14.5%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)20.8%21.6%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16%17.6%17.3%Better
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.3%20%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5%5.9%5.8%Better

Safety & infections

This facility2.3%Pennsylvania average4.2%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)2.3%4.2%4.2%Better
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)0.820.991.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.970.540.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.260.540.48Better
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)1.090.850.80Average
Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better)0.721.041.04Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.990.670.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.400.460.36Better

Other hospitals near Pennsylvania Hospital

  1. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · under 1 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · under 1 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    Not rated
  3. Kensington Hospital

    136 W Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · 1.9 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    Not rated
  4. Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · 2.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  5. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · 2.2 mi

    Childrens · Non-profit

    Not rated
  6. Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

    3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · 2.2 mi

    Childrens · Non-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pennsylvania Hospital's rating?

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 280 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Pennsylvania median is 189 minutes.

Does Pennsylvania Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Pennsylvania Hospital and how do I contact it?

Pennsylvania Hospital is at 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Phone: (215) 829-3000.

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.