Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital

Owned by Wellspan Health
Lebanon, PA • Hospital ID 390066

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
3h 14m
This is 12m longer than the PA average
Ranked #80 of 137 PA hospitals for speed
Faster than 41% of PA hospitals
Patient safety record
25.2 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.8 complications per 1,000 procedures
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-11% Fewer complications-20% Average patient experience-2%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

56
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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