Complications & Deaths Measures
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CMS-tracked
Pennsylvania · Acute Care
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Jefferson Health- Northeast holds a 1 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Philadelphia, PA.
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 · Philadelphia County · (215) 612-4000
The verdict
Jefferson Health- Northeast earns 1 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 1 quality measure better than the national benchmark against 3 worse.
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 0%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 1
- measures better than national of 25 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Jefferson Health- Northeast sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Jefferson Health- Northeast vs. Pennsylvania and the nation
- Jefferson Health- No… 1
Jefferson Health- Northeast
1 stars
- Pennsylvania avg
Pennsylvania state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, Jefferson Health- Northeast rates below the Pennsylvania average of 3.3 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%
1 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.77 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.86 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 164.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.2 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.9 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.12 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.3 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.89 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.453 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.641 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.277 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.172 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.404 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 24 | Worse than National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 32.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 49.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 26.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 14.1 | Worse than National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 20.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.3 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.05 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Jefferson Health- Northeast?
Jefferson Health- Northeast has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does Jefferson Health- Northeast perform on quality measures?
1 of 25 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Jefferson Health- Northeast; 3 rate worse.
What do patients say about Jefferson Health- Northeast?
Jefferson Health- Northeast reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Jefferson Health- Northeast?
Jefferson Health- Northeast tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Jefferson Health- Northeast have emergency services?
Yes, Jefferson Health- Northeast provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Jefferson Health- Northeast?
Jefferson Health- Northeast is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Philadelphia, PA.
How much does Medicare spend at Jefferson Health- Northeast?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Jefferson Health- Northeast, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Jefferson Health- Northeast offer maternal health services?
Yes, Jefferson Health- Northeast reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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