Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
- 51 North 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- (215) 662-8000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 6. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.
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 | 0.553 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.401 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 18267 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 19.915 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 18 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.904 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.326 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.976 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 12415 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 22.205 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 13 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.585 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.388 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.753 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 266 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 7.900 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.886 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.946 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 127 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.017 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.000 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.011 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.500 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 107004 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 11.647 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 19 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.631 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.315 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.705 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 107004 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 49.880 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 24 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.481 | 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 | 2.4 | Same as national | 533 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.2 | Better than national | 1669 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.7 | Same as national | 110 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.5 | Same as national | 192 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as national | 86 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.4 | Better than national | 333 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.6 | Same as national | 94 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.1 | Same as national | 73 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.09 | Better than national | 6645 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 156.12 | Same as national | 166 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.26 | Same as national | 6930 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 7456 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.08 | Same as national | 3053 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.44 | Same as national | 2137 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.58 | Better than national | 2161 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 5.31 | Worse than national | 2492 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.58 | Same as national | 1101 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.86 | Same as national | 479 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.74 | Same as national | 1266 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.85 | 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 | 11.8 | Not available | 251 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -15.9 | Not available | 471 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 39.1 | Not available | 98 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.2 | Same as national | 2859 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.2 | Same as national | 1286 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 14.8 | Worse than national | 612 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.8 | Same as national | 612 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Same as national | 1152 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.3 | Same as national | 251 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.4 | Same as national | 190 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.4 | Same as national | 110 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.3 | Same as national | 471 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 3.8 | Same as national | 548 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 98 |
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 | 4 | 432 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 432 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 432 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 432 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 432 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 432 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 432 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 432 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 432 |
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 | 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 Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 99 | 4276 |
| 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 | 316 | 542 |
| 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 | 316 | 524 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 320 | 18 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 5 | 52087 |
| Head CT results | 55 | 11 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 97 | 588 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 5997 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 39 | 283 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 50 | 86 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 72 | 39 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 64 | 283 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 95 | 124 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 189 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 79 | 34 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 91 | 188 |
| 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 | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center rated?
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Penn Presbyterian Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center located?
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is located at 51 North 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- What type of hospital is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center?
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 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.