Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

56%

Patients that would definitely recommend

14% lower than the national average

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Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

12 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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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62%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

7% lower than the national average

56%

Would definitely recommend

14% lower than the national average

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%63%66%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%59%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%46%52%

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%55%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%75%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

He screamed at me while I was partially sedated when I started to cry because I was supposed to be asleep yet I felt everything. He continued operating on me despite my sobbing and tensing up... I was supposed to be fully sedated, yet they did not look at my medication chart to see my updated...

Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Storace

I have the highest regard for Dr Weis, in his bedside manor, as well as his unparalleled skilled as surgeon. He has returned me from disabled, to fully abled. The complex Fusion surgery was 100% successful. The most caring doctor I have ever seen. Words cannot express my appreciation to Dr. Weis. ...

Kenneth Deemer Mar 06 2024

Review for Dr. Weis

Dr. Kovalovich went above and beyond totreat a venous stasis ulcer until it was healed. He was very empathetic and helpful regarding infection and pain.

Kaye Mar 01 2024

Review for Dr. Kovalovich

Dr. Charles made an adjustment to my current blood pressure prescription. After approximately 3-4 weeks my blood pressure started to increase so I called FPC and the staff scheduled me to see the doctor the following day. The doctor thoroughly assessed me and took the time to discuss his...

WC Feb 29 2024

Review for Dr. Charles

Dr. Lash was informative, patient, kind, a great listener and a wonderful problem solver. I feel so fortunate that my father was/is in great hands with Dr.Lash!

Diana Feb 15 2024

Review for Dr. Lash

Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

420 S Jackson St, Pottsville PA 17901

CallDirections

(570) 621-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street located?

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street is located at 420 S Jackson St, Pottsville, PA 17901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street highly rated with patients?

62% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

420 S Jackson St

Pottsville, PA 17901

Directions

(570) 621-5000