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UPMC Somerset

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At a glance

UPMC Somerset carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days403Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.283Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1305Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.765Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.027Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.673Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures70Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.845Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.542Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures5Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.042Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days8154Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.208Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.242Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.592Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days8154Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases3.150Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.952Same as 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national209
Death rate for heart attack patients11.8Same as national37
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients11.9Same as national54
Death rate for pneumonia patients19.8Same as national86
Death rate for stroke patients16.4Same as national27
Pressure ulcer rate0.49Same as national661
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.27Same as national802
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national808
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.27Same as national146
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national26
Postoperative respiratory failure rateNot available
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.33Same as national140
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national42
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.02Same as national126
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.94Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-25.9Not available58
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-25.3Not available85
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national300
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.4Same as national332
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8.9Same as national89
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.9Same as national89
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national116
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.9Same as national31
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.4Same as national58
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.5Same as national85

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 rating4361
Doctor communication - star rating3361
Communication about medicines - star rating3361
Discharge information - star rating5361
Cleanliness - star rating5361
Quietness - star rating3361
Overall hospital rating - star rating4361
Recommend hospital - star rating4361
Summary star rating4361

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 volumelow
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 Hypoglycemia1605
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination88668
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 better220473
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 better217431
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better23027
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better42018
Left before being seen219063
Head CT results6015
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients94141
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing11304
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock45110
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle4025
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle78110
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle7865
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29737
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis92131

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is UPMC Somerset rated?
UPMC Somerset has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does UPMC Somerset have emergency services?
Yes. UPMC Somerset operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is UPMC Somerset located?
UPMC Somerset is located at 225 South Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501.
What type of hospital is UPMC Somerset?
UPMC Somerset 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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