Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
UPMC Williamsport
- 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
- (570) 321-1000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
UPMC Williamsport 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 | — | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.500 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 5660 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.992 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.213 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.093 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9248 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 11.416 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.526 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.452 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.734 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 158 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.053 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.234 | 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 | 47 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.406 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.527 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 81834 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.684 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.161 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.483 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 81756 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 44.842 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 13 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.290 | 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 | 4.3 | Same as national | 134 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as national | 1279 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 211 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.2 | Same as national | 83 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 12.1 | Same as national | 108 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.2 | Same as national | 314 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.9 | Same as national | 368 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.3 | Same as national | 153 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.63 | Worse than national | 4478 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 210.48 | Same as national | 83 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 5403 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 5460 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.65 | Same as national | 1357 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.42 | Same as national | 553 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.17 | Same as national | 566 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.53 | Same as national | 1446 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.02 | Same as national | 528 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.62 | Same as national | 284 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.09 | Same as national | 1048 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.38 | Worse than 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 | 4.5 | Not available | 209 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 17.6 | Not available | 385 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -2.5 | Not available | 377 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.1 | Same as national | 2225 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.1 | Same as national | 1374 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.8 | Same as national | 215 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.6 | Same as national | 215 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 723 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.3 | Same as national | 209 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.8 | Same as national | 79 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.7 | Same as national | 129 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.9 | Same as national | 385 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.6 | Same as national | 131 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 377 |
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 | 485 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 485 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 | 485 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 485 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 485 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 485 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 485 |
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 | 86 | 3298 |
| 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 | 148 | 608 |
| 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 | 146 | 575 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 265 | 27 |
| 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 | 1 | 49280 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 99 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 60 | 67 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 2870 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 79 | 193 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 90 | 87 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 95 | 57 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 90 | 194 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 93 | 123 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 91 | 147 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 61 | 31 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 91 | 140 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 83 | 1397 |
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 Williamsport rated?
- UPMC Williamsport has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does UPMC Williamsport have emergency services?
- Yes. UPMC Williamsport operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is UPMC Williamsport located?
- UPMC Williamsport is located at 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
- What type of hospital is UPMC Williamsport?
- UPMC Williamsport 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.