Pottstown Hospital
Pottstown Hospital is a medical facility located in Pottstown, PA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
18% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Pottstown Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Swanson
Dr Broker communicated clearly, answered my questions and explained my condition.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Broker
I called one morning hoping to get an appointment for a possible sinus infection as I was going on vacation in 5 days. I was given an appointment that day within a few hours of my call. After a short wait, I was seen by Dr. Cramer. He quickly verified the diagnosis and put me on antibiotics. Three...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Cramer
i have been seeing dr andersen for many years, and his father before him. he takes time with his patients and is an excellent provider. he has worked with me through many problems and really knows me. i couldn't ask more than the care i received from him.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Andersen
Location
Pottstown Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pottstown Hospital located?
Pottstown Hospital is located at 1600 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Pottstown Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Pottstown Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Pottstown Hospital highly rated with patients?
47% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Pottstown Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Pottstown Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Pottstown Hospital profile..
How does Pottstown Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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The staff was nice and helpful. The appointment was kept at the scheduled time. Dr. Swanson was thorough with the exam. He explained everything to me.