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Chester County Hospital

5 / 5

At a glance

Chester County Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.048Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.951Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6856Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.950Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.288Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.091Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.976Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days6902Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.362Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.359Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.496Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.999Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures147Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.695Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases5Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.353Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.346Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit3.703Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures274Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.205Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.361Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.084Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.648Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days92675Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.009Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.499Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.192Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.576Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days82886Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases37.593Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases13Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.346Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.1Same as national182
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.6Better than national2947
Death rate for heart attack patients10.6Same as national272
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.4Same as national73
Death rate for COPD patients7.9Same as national320
Death rate for heart failure patients10.1Same as national860
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.4Same as national587
Death rate for stroke patients11.6Same as national290
Pressure ulcer rate0.43Same as national9231
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications172.52Same as national34
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.12Same as national11168
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national11295
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.62Same as national1783
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.27Same as national877
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.50Same as national899
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.80Same as national1836
Postoperative sepsis rate4.19Same as national686
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.59Same as national444
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.97Same as national1837
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.83Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients8.1Not available274
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-23.1Not available1012
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-2Not available608
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.5Same as national4755
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.9Same as national1015
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.6Same as national419
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.1Same as national419
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national1040
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national274
Rate of readmission for CABG11.4Same as national72
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national356
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.8Same as national1012
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.7Same as national186
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.6Same as national608

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5554
Doctor communication - star rating4554
Communication about medicines - star rating4554
Discharge information - star rating4554
Cleanliness - star rating4554
Quietness - star rating4554
Overall hospital rating - star rating4554
Recommend hospital - star rating5554
Summary star rating4554

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumevery high
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events09668
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination994886
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2501032
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better247960
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better41161
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better27512
Left before being seen265090
Head CT results5728
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients96113
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing163754
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock59374
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle76102
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9059
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle74375
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle88212
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98257
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 296248
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Chester County Hospital rated?
Chester County Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Chester County Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Chester County Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Chester County Hospital located?
Chester County Hospital is located at 701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380.
What type of hospital is Chester County Hospital?
Chester County Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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