Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
UPMC Memorial
- 1701 Innovation Drive, York, PA 17408
- (717) 843-8623
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
UPMC Memorial carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 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 | 0.100 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.980 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 3743 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.337 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.599 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.383 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.911 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 3319 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.315 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.207 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.895 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.048 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 126 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 3.421 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 2.046 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.050 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.893 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 113 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.008 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.992 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.034 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.312 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 30842 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.489 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.672 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.206 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.930 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 29238 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 14.892 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.470 | 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 | 4.1 | Same as national | 68 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 768 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12 | Same as national | 84 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.5 | Same as national | 80 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.1 | Same as national | 204 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.3 | Same as national | 156 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13 | Same as national | 80 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.98 | Same as national | 2319 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 170.77 | Same as national | 27 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 2943 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 2952 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.33 | Same as national | 658 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 240 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 12.71 | Same as national | 244 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.93 | Same as national | 677 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.95 | Same as national | 227 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.68 | Same as national | 158 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.41 | Same as national | 566 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.27 | 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 | Not available | 69 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -0.4 | Not available | 230 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -3.9 | Not available | 152 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as national | 1187 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.1 | Same as national | 1107 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 376 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as national | 69 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as national | 82 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20 | Same as national | 230 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.5 | Same as national | 70 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.8 | Same as national | 152 |
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 | 3 | 398 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 398 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 398 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 398 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 398 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 398 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 398 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 398 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 398 |
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 | 3 | 1868 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 96 | 3731 |
| 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 | 274 | 749 |
| 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 | 270 | 713 |
| 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 | 21 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 372 | 15 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 36504 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 293 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 1460 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 68 | 126 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 64 | 42 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 86 | 21 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 85 | 127 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 96 | 80 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 97 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 94 | 84 |
| 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 UPMC Memorial rated?
- UPMC Memorial has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does UPMC Memorial have emergency services?
- Yes. UPMC Memorial operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is UPMC Memorial located?
- UPMC Memorial is located at 1701 Innovation Drive, York, PA 17408.
- What type of hospital is UPMC Memorial?
- UPMC Memorial is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.