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Penn State Health St. Joseph

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

2500 BERNVILLE ROAD, Reading, PA 19605

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
Reading, PA 19605

About Penn State Health St. Joseph

Hospital overview and services

Penn State Health St. Joseph is an acute care hospital in Reading, PA, serving Berks County and the surrounding Reading community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Reading can seek immediate care at Penn State Health St. Joseph's emergency department.

Penn State Health St. Joseph has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in PA. Penn State Health St. Joseph has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Reading area.

When choosing a hospital in Reading, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Penn State Health St. Joseph's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyBerks
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Very Good

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Penn State Health St. Joseph has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Reading, PA and nationwide.

Average

Mortality

Penn State Health St. Joseph performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Penn State Health St. Joseph performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Average

Readmission

Penn State Health St. Joseph performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Penn State Health St. Joseph

What is the CMS rating for Penn State Health St. Joseph?

Penn State Health St. Joseph has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Penn State Health St. Joseph have emergency services?

Yes, Penn State Health St. Joseph provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Penn State Health St. Joseph?

Penn State Health St. Joseph is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Penn State Health St. Joseph?

20 physicians are affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·