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Wilkes-barre General Hospital

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

575 NORTH RIVER STREET, Wilkes-barre, PA 18764

24/7 Emergency

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575 NORTH RIVER STREET
Wilkes-barre, PA 18764

About Wilkes-barre General Hospital

Hospital overview and services

Wilkes-barre General Hospital is a privately owned acute care hospital in Wilkes-barre, PA, serving Luzerne County and the surrounding Wilkes-barre community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Wilkes-barre can seek immediate care at Wilkes-barre General Hospital's emergency department.

CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Wilkes-barre General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Wilkes-barre area.

When choosing a hospital in Wilkes-barre, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Wilkes-barre General Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipProprietary
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyNo
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyLuzerne
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Wilkes-barre General Hospital has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Wilkes-barre, PA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Below Average

Mortality

Wilkes-barre General Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Below Average

Patient Safety

Wilkes-barre General Hospital performs below the national average for patient safety measures. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Below Average

Readmission

Wilkes-barre General Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Wilkes-barre General Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Wilkes-barre General Hospital?

Wilkes-barre General Hospital has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Wilkes-barre General Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, Wilkes-barre General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Wilkes-barre General Hospital?

Wilkes-barre General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.

How many doctors practice at Wilkes-barre General Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with Wilkes-barre General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·