Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital
- 532 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
- (724) 832-4000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.010 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.967 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 4595 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.101 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.196 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.007 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.653 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 5913 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.555 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.132 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.023 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.229 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 89 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.213 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.452 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 14 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.132 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.451 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.726 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 58846 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.065 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.230 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.201 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.704 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 56687 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 25.332 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 10 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.395 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 2.8 | Same as national | 393 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.5 | Same as national | 932 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.7 | Same as national | 116 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.7 | Same as national | 77 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.5 | Same as national | 71 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.5 | Same as national | 217 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.4 | Same as national | 272 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.1 | Same as national | 93 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.26 | Same as national | 2628 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 158.13 | Same as national | 46 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 3525 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.47 | Same as national | 3765 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.83 | Same as national | 1038 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 609 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.24 | Same as national | 627 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.21 | Same as national | 1109 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.67 | Same as national | 613 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.67 | Same as national | 91 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.93 | Same as national | 471 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.19 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -1.9 | Not available | 153 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 46.1 | Not available | 258 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -1.2 | Not available | 281 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.6 | Same as national | 1478 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.3 | Same as national | 612 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.4 | Same as national | 92 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.8 | Same as national | 92 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 283 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.7 | Same as national | 153 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.7 | Same as national | 77 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as national | 83 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 22 | Same as national | 258 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 6.1 | Same as national | 392 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as national | 281 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 511 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 511 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 511 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 511 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 1 | 511 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 511 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 511 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 511 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 511 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | medium | — |
| 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 Events | 0 | 5365 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 98 | 3149 |
| 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 better | 187 | 496 |
| 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 better | 180 | 451 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 222 | 31 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 214 | 14 |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 37880 |
| Head CT results | 83 | 23 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 181 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 11 | 2437 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 54 | 280 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 56 | 77 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 33 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 75 | 281 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 86 | 122 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 94 | 193 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 97 | 165 |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital rated?
- Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital located?
- Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital is located at 532 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601.
- What type of hospital is Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital?
- Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.