Hospital Directory

Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Q: How many hospitals are there in Pennsylvania?

There are 188 Medicare-certified hospitals in Pennsylvania, with an average CMS rating of 3.3/5.

There are 188 Medicare-certified hospitals in Pennsylvania, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. 15 hospitals earn the top 5-star rating. 79% offer emergency services. Below, we break down quality ratings, hospital types, and key metrics to help you evaluate your hospital options.

Data Source: Hospital quality data from CMS Hospital Compare (February 2026) and Provider of Services file (Q4 2025).
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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188

Hospitals

3.3

Avg CMS Rating

79%

With ER

43164

Total Beds

Hospital Systems

Quality Snapshot: Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Of the 188 hospitals in Pennsylvania, 122 have CMS star ratings. 52 hospitals are rated 4 stars or higher, indicating above-average quality across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care. 29 hospitals are rated below 3 stars — consider reviewing their specific quality measures before choosing.

CMS Star Rating Distribution

CMS rates hospitals 1–5 stars based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. Higher is better.

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

Not Rated

Highest-Rated Hospitals in Pennsylvania

These hospitals earned the highest CMS overall star ratings in Pennsylvania. Higher ratings reflect better outcomes across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

All 188 Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Complete directory of Medicare-certified hospitals in Pennsylvania, sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any hospital name for a detailed quality profile including infection rates, patient experience scores, and affiliated doctors.

Hospital	City	CMS Rating	Beds	Type	ER
Lebanon Va Medical Center	Lebanon, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	1,069	Acute Care	Yes
St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem	Bethlehem, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	817	Acute Care	Yes
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	782	Acute Care	Yes
Lancaster General Hospital	Lancaster, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	632	Acute Care	Yes
Philadelphia Va Medical Center	Philadelphia, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	390	Acute Care	Yes
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	Philadelphia, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	305	Acute Care	Yes
Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center	Wilkes-Barre, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	291	Acute Care	Yes
Mount Nittany Medical Center	State College, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	260	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus	Sellersville, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	250	Acute Care	Yes
Paoli Hospital	Paoli, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	231	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus	Easton, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	215	Acute Care	No
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital	Lebanon, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	163	Acute Care	Yes
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital	Lewisburg, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	131	Acute Care	Yes
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital	Lewistown, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	123	Acute Care	Yes
Ahn Wexford Hospital	Wexford, PA	★★★★★ 5/5	100	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	1,577	Acute Care	Yes
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	1,190	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals	Harrisburg, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	737	Acute Care	Yes
Wellspan York Hospital	York, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	572	Acute Care	Yes
Milton S Hershey Medical Center	Hershey, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	564	Acute Care	Yes
Geisinger Medical Center	Danville, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	553	Acute Care	Yes
Pennsylvania Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	475	Acute Care	Yes
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital	Greensburg, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	375	Acute Care	Yes
Main Line Hospital Lankenau	Wynnewood, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	370	Acute Care	Yes
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center	Wilkes Barre, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	356	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Passavant	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	346	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Hamot	Erie, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	343	Acute Care	Yes
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	328	Acute Care	Yes
Chester County Hospital	West Chester, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	319	Acute Care	Yes
Bryn Mawr Hospital	Bryn Mawr, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	284	Acute Care	Yes
Doylestown Hospital	Doylestown, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	245	Acute Care	Yes
Penn State Health St. Joseph	Reading, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	240	Acute Care	Yes
Allegheny Valley Hospital	Natrona, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	228	Acute Care	Yes
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital	East Norriton, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	195	Acute Care	Yes
Heritage Valley Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	186	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Northwest	Seneca, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	173	Acute Care	Yes
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital	Latrobe, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	170	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc East	Monroeville, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	155	Acute Care	Yes
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital	Ephrata, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	130	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus	Quakertown, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	127	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Somerset	Somerset, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	111	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus	Stroudsburg, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	98	Acute Care	Yes
Gettysburg Hospital	Gettysburg, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	76	Acute Care	Yes
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (Altoona)	Altoona, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	68	Acute Care	No
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital	Bloomsburg, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	62	Acute Care	Yes
Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital	Orwigsburg, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	60	Acute Care	No
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital	Waynesboro, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	57	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus	Lehighton, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	56	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital	Coaldale, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	49	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Cole	Coudersport, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	49	Critical Access	Yes
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital	Jersey Shore, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	25	Critical Access	Yes
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City	Dickson City, PA	★★★★☆ 4/5	24	Acute Care	Yes
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	925	Acute Care	Yes
Temple University Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	891	Acute Care	Yes
Reading Hospital	West Reading, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	744	Acute Care	Yes
Va Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	686	Acute Care	Yes
West Penn Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	500	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Mercy	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	435	Acute Care	Yes
Jefferson Hospital	Jefferson Hills, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	390	Acute Care	Yes
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	363	Acute Care	Yes
Heritage Valley Beaver	Beaver, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	361	Acute Care	Yes
Forbes Hospital	Monroeville, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	349	Acute Care	Yes
Saint Vincent Hospital	Erie, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	348	Acute Care	Yes
Regional Hospital Of Scranton	Scranton, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	308	Acute Care	Yes
Geisinger-Community Medical Center	Scranton, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	294	Acute Care	Yes
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital	Chambersburg, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	274	Acute Care	Yes
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono	East Stroudsburg, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	264	Acute Care	Yes
Washington Hospital, The	Washington, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	260	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Williamsport	Williamsport, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	255	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc St Margaret	Pittsburgh, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	250	Acute Care	Yes
Riddle Memorial Hospital	Media, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	212	Acute Care	Yes
Meadville Medical Center	Meadville, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	203	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Horizon	Greenville, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	201	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital	Mc Keesport, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	198	Acute Care	Yes
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street	Pottsville, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	187	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Jameson	New Castle, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	175	Acute Care	Yes
Indiana Regional Medical Center	Indiana, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	166	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Carlisle	Carlisle, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	165	Acute Care	Yes
St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus	Easton, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	164	Acute Care	Yes
Lower Bucks Hospital	Bristol, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	150	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Lititz	Lititz, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	148	Acute Care	Yes
Phoenixville Hospital	Phoenixville, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	144	Acute Care	Yes
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center	Lancaster, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	142	Acute Care	Yes
Suburban Community Hospital	Norristown, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	130	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Memorial	York, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	128	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Hanover	Hanover, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	100	Acute Care	Yes
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber	Windber, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	54	Acute Care	Yes
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center	Roaring Spring, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	45	Acute Care	Yes
Penn Highlands Elk	Saint Marys, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	40	Critical Access	Yes
Upmc Wellsboro	Wellsboro, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	39	Critical Access	Yes
Troy Community Hospital	Troy, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	25	Critical Access	Yes
Endless Mountains Health Systems	Montrose, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	25	Critical Access	Yes
Fulton County Medical Center	Mcconnellsburg, PA	★★★☆☆ 3/5	21	Critical Access	Yes
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	783	Acute Care	Yes
Crozer Chester Medical Center	Upland, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	672	Acute Care	Yes
Jefferson Abington Hospital	Abington, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	667	Acute Care	Yes
Allegheny General Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	524	Acute Care	Yes
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center	Johnstown, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	486	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Altoona	Altoona, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	398	Acute Care	Yes
St Mary Medical Center	Langhorne, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	373	Acute Care	Yes
Robert Packer Hospital	Sayre, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	307	Acute Care	Yes
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center	Camp Hill, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	307	Acute Care	Yes
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita	Butler, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	294	Acute Care	Yes
Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center	Meadowbrook, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	268	Acute Care	Yes
Sharon Regional Medical Center	Sharon, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	220	Acute Care	Yes
Pottstown Hospital	Pottstown, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	219	Acute Care	Yes
Penn Highlands Mon Valley	Monongahela, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	210	Acute Care	Yes
Nazareth Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	203	Acute Care	Yes
Uniontown Hospital	Uniontown, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	190	Acute Care	Yes
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald	Darby, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	183	Acute Care	Yes
Acmh Hospital	Kittanning, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	154	Acute Care	Yes
Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	148	Acute Care	Yes
Lecom Medical Center And Behavioral Health Pav	Erie, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	144	Acute Care	Yes
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital	Lansdale, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	140	Acute Care	Yes
Warren General Hospital	Warren, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	85	Acute Care	Yes
Wayne Memorial Hospital	Honesdale, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	83	Acute Care	Yes
Penn Highlands Huntingdon	Huntingdon, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	77	Acute Care	Yes
Clarion Hospital	Clarion, PA	★★☆☆☆ 2/5	46	Acute Care	Yes
Jefferson Health- Northeast	Philadelphia, PA	★☆☆☆☆ 1/5	464	Acute Care	Yes
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital	Wilkes-Barre, PA	★☆☆☆☆ 1/5	369	Acute Care	Yes
Penn Highlands Dubois	Dubois, PA	★☆☆☆☆ 1/5	244	Acute Care	Yes
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton	Hazleton, PA	★☆☆☆☆ 1/5	150	Acute Care	Yes
Coatesville Va Medical Center	Coatesville, PA	Not Rated	1,010	Acute Care	No
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	710	Children's	Yes
Norristown State Hospital	Norristown, PA	Not Rated	382	Psychiatric	No
Torrance State Hospital	Torrance, PA	Not Rated	357	Psychiatric	No
Upmc Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh, PA	Not Rated	312	Children's	Yes
Wernersville State Hospital	Wernersville, PA	Not Rated	266	Psychiatric	No
Excela Health - Frick Hospital	Mount Pleasant, PA	Not Rated	210	Acute Care	Yes
Clarks Summit State Hospital	Clarks Summit, PA	Not Rated	203	Psychiatric	No
Friends Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	192	Psychiatric	No
St Christopher's Hospital For Children	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	189	Children's	Yes
Warren State Hospital	North Warren, PA	Not Rated	186	Psychiatric	No
Fairmount Behavioral Health System	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	172	Psychiatric	No
Danville State Hospital	Danville, PA	Not Rated	161	Psychiatric	No
Belmont Behavioral Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	147	Psychiatric	No
Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital	Fort Washington, PA	Not Rated	146	Psychiatric	No
Horsham Clinic	Ambler, PA	Not Rated	146	Psychiatric	Yes
Tower Behavioral Health	Reading, PA	Not Rated	144	Psychiatric	No
Roxborough Memorial Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	137	Acute Care	Yes
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital	Lancaster, PA	Not Rated	126	Psychiatric	No
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center	Enola, PA	Not Rated	120	Acute Care	Yes
Canonsburg General Hospital	Canonsburg, PA	Not Rated	104	Acute Care	Yes
Philhaven Hospital	Mt Gretna, PA	Not Rated	103	Psychiatric	No
Meadows Psychiatric Center	Centre Hall, PA	Not Rated	101	Psychiatric	Yes
Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast	Moosic, PA	Not Rated	96	Psychiatric	No
Erie Va Medical Center	Erie, PA	Not Rated	87	Acute Care	No
Valley Forge Medical Center	Norristown, PA	Not Rated	86	Acute Care	No
Eagleville Hospital	Eagleville, PA	Not Rated	83	Acute Care	No
Clarion Psychiatric Center	Clarion, PA	Not Rated	74	Psychiatric	Yes
Montgomery County Emergency Service	Norristown, PA	Not Rated	73	Psychiatric	No
Wellspan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital	York, PA	Not Rated	73	Acute Care	No
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of West Chester	West Chester, PA	Not Rated	72	Psychiatric	No
Grove City Medical Center	Grove City, PA	Not Rated	67	Acute Care	Yes
Penn Highlands Connellsville	Connellsville, PA	Not Rated	61	Acute Care	Yes
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute	Harrisburg, PA	Not Rated	60	Psychiatric	Yes
Foundations Behavioral Health	Doylestown, PA	Not Rated	54	Psychiatric	No
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	53	Children's	No
Upmc Bedford Memorial	Everett, PA	Not Rated	49	Acute Care	Yes
Punxsutawney Area Hospital	Punxsutawney, PA	Not Rated	49	Acute Care	Yes
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Eastern Pennsylvania	Reading, PA	Not Rated	48	Psychiatric	No
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	36	Psychiatric	No
Penn Highlands Brookville	Brookville, PA	Not Rated	35	Critical Access	Yes
Kensington Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	31	Acute Care	No
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh, PA	Not Rated	30	Children's	No
Oss Orthopaedic Hospital	York, PA	Not Rated	30	Acute Care	No
Roxbury Treatment Center	Shippensburg, PA	Not Rated	26	Psychiatric	No
Titusville Area Hospital	Titusville, PA	Not Rated	25	Critical Access	Yes
Penn Highlands Tyrone	Tyrone, PA	Not Rated	25	Critical Access	Yes
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital	Susquehanna, PA	Not Rated	25	Critical Access	Yes
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital	Bensalem, PA	Not Rated	24	Acute Care	No
Malvern Behavioral Health	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	22	Psychiatric	No
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center	Hastings, PA	Not Rated	20	Critical Access	Yes
Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital	Corry, PA	Not Rated	20	Critical Access	Yes
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy	Muncy, PA	Not Rated	20	Acute Care	Yes
Upmc Muncy	Muncy, PA	Not Rated	20	Critical Access	Yes
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie	Macungie, PA	Not Rated	20	Acute Care	Yes
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center	Meyersdale, PA	Not Rated	20	Critical Access	Yes
Upmc Greene	Waynesburg, PA	Not Rated	18	Acute Care	Yes
Bucktail Medical Center	Renovo, PA	Not Rated	16	Critical Access	Yes
Surgical Institute Of Reading	Wyomissing, PA	Not Rated	15	Acute Care	No
Berwick Hospital Center	Berwick, PA	Not Rated	14	Psychiatric	No
Upmc Kane	Kane, PA	Not Rated	14	Critical Access	Yes
Advanced Surgical Hospital	Washington, PA	Not Rated	14	Acute Care	No
Physicians Care Surgical Hospital	Royersford, PA	Not Rated	12	Acute Care	No
Edgewood Surgical Hospital	Transfer, PA	Not Rated	10	Acute Care	No
Ahn Emerus Westmoreland, Llc	Greensburg, PA	Not Rated	10	Acute Care	Yes
Wills Eye Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	Not Rated	4	Acute Care	No

Hospital quality data from CMS Hospital Compare. Bed counts from the Provider of Services file. Click hospital names for full quality profiles.

Hospital Types in Pennsylvania

Understanding hospital types helps you match facilities to your care needs. in Pennsylvania, hospitals break down as: 140 Acute Care, 26 Psychiatric, 17 Critical Access, 5 Children's.

140

Acute Care

Psychiatric

Critical Access

Children's

What type do you need? Acute Care hospitals handle the widest range of conditions and emergencies. Critical Access hospitals serve rural communities with 25 or fewer beds. Psychiatric and Children's hospitals specialize in specific populations. If you're choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, verify your preferred hospital type is in-network. Learn how to choose a plan →

Emergency Services in Pennsylvania

Access to emergency care is a critical factor when choosing a hospital and a Medicare plan. in Pennsylvania, 148 of 188 hospitals (79%) operate emergency departments. 19 facilities offer comprehensive critical care (6+ unit types), equipped to handle the widest range of emergencies from cardiac events to trauma.

148

With Emergency Dept

No Emergency Dept

Comprehensive Critical Care

Emergency services data self-reported by facilities to CMS. If emergency access is important to you, confirm directly with the hospital and check that it's in your plan's network.

Does Your Medicare Plan Cover These Hospitals?

Hospital access depends on your Medicare plan's network. Compare plans available in Pennsylvania to find coverage that includes the hospitals you need.

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Why Hospital Quality Matters for Medicare Beneficiaries

When choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, your hospital options are determined by the plan's provider network. Understanding local hospital quality helps you make an informed decision:

Network matters: Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans limit which hospitals you can use. Original Medicare covers any Medicare-certified hospital, but supplemental coverage varies. Always verify network status before enrolling.
Quality varies locally: Even among hospitals in Pennsylvania, CMS ratings range significantly. A 1-star difference in overall rating reflects meaningful differences in patient outcomes.
Emergency access: In an emergency, Medicare covers the nearest hospital regardless of network. But for planned procedures, choosing a higher-rated in-network hospital can reduce complications and readmissions.
Specialist availability: Hospitals with more affiliated physicians and teaching programs typically offer broader specialty access — important if you need cardiology, oncology, or orthopedic care.

Read our complete guide to choosing a Medicare plan →

Community Context: Pennsylvania

Hospital quality doesn't exist in a vacuum — the demographics of a community shape the healthcare infrastructure around it. Areas with higher senior populations tend to have more hospital beds and specialty services. Understanding who lives in Pennsylvania helps contextualize the hospital landscape above.

13,513,341

Population

2,560,287

Residents 65+

18.9%

Senior Population

16.6%

On Medicare

Median Age

4.0 years older than the national average

$86,839

Median Income

15.6% above the National Average

Overall Crime Grade

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Demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Crime data from CrimeGrade.org. Community profiles from BestNeighborhood.org.

Pennsylvania's senior population (18.9%) is near the national average, supporting a moderate healthcare infrastructure. The area earns a A overall crime grade, indicating a safe community environment for healthcare facilities and patients.

Hospital FAQ: Pennsylvania

How many hospitals are there in Pennsylvania?

There are 188 Medicare-certified hospitals in Pennsylvania. 122 have CMS overall star ratings, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which hospitals in Pennsylvania have the best CMS ratings?

15 hospitals have the highest possible 5-star CMS rating. 37 hospitals are rated 4 stars. CMS ratings are based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely & effective care. See our top-rated hospitals section for the full list.

How many hospitals in Pennsylvania have emergency rooms?

148 of 188 hospitals (79%) in Pennsylvania operate emergency departments. 19 offer comprehensive critical care. In an emergency, Medicare covers the nearest hospital regardless of network status.

Are these hospitals in my Medicare plan's network?

Network coverage depends on your specific Medicare plan. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans have defined provider networks — some hospitals may be in-network for one plan but out-of-network for another. Original Medicare covers any Medicare-certified hospital. Compare Medicare plans in Pennsylvania to find coverage that includes your preferred hospitals.

Where does this hospital data come from?

All data on this page comes from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) databases: Hospital Compare for quality measures and star ratings, and Provider of Services for bed counts, services, and staffing. Data is updated quarterly. Last update: February 2026. Read our full methodology →

How should I use this hospital information when choosing a Medicare plan?

Start by identifying which hospitals you prefer based on quality ratings, services, and proximity. Then compare Medicare plans in Pennsylvania to find plans that include your preferred hospitals in their network. Key factors: CMS star rating (4+ stars indicates above-average quality), emergency services availability, bed capacity, and teaching status. Use our enrollment checklist to stay organized.

About the Data & Editorial Team

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward is the founder of InsuranceDataNow.org and reviews all content for data accuracy and methodology compliance.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to consumer data tools. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org.

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Sources

CMS Hospital Compare: Hospital quality measures and star ratings from data.cms.gov
CMS Provider of Services: Bed counts, staffing, and facility data from data.cms.gov
American Community Survey: Demographic data from census.gov
CrimeGrade.org: Crime grades for Pennsylvania from crimegrade.org
BestNeighborhood.org: Community profiles for Pennsylvania from bestneighborhood.org

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Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Quality Snapshot: Hospitals in Pennsylvania

CMS Star Rating Distribution

Highest-Rated Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Lebanon Va Medical Center

St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Lancaster General Hospital

Philadelphia Va Medical Center

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center

Mount Nittany Medical Center

St Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus

Paoli Hospital

St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus

Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital

Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Ahn Wexford Hospital

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Wellspan York Hospital

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Geisinger Medical Center

Pennsylvania Hospital

Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital

Main Line Hospital Lankenau

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Upmc Passavant

Upmc Hamot

St Clair Hospital

Chester County Hospital

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Doylestown Hospital

Penn State Health St. Joseph

Allegheny Valley Hospital

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Heritage Valley Sewickley

Upmc Northwest

Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

Upmc East

Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus

Upmc Somerset

St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Gettysburg Hospital

James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (Altoona)

Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Upmc Cole

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City

All 188 Hospitals in Pennsylvania

Hospital Types in Pennsylvania

Emergency Services in Pennsylvania

Does Your Medicare Plan Cover These Hospitals?

Why Hospital Quality Matters for Medicare Beneficiaries

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