Lehigh Valley Hospital

Owned by Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, PA • Hospital ID 390133

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
3h 10m
This is 7m longer than the PA average
Ranked #71 of 137 PA hospitals for speed
Faster than 48% of PA hospitals
Patient safety record
28.2 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.2 complications per 1,000 procedures
85 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions-1% More complications+20% Average patient experience0%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

42
Out of 100 (compared to other PA hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of PA hospitals
Average
Middle third of PA hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of PA hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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