Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is a medical facility located in Ephrata, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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).
Learn more about patient experienceWellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
David Bachman Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Perezous
I have seen Dr. Albornox for nearly 30 years and owe much of my longevity to his care and services
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Albornoz
Dr. Weit asked me what I knew about what was happening to me and asked me if there was anything not being done that I felt could help. No one has ever asked me that before and because he did, I got over my affliction in record time. He actually listened. It was refreshing!!
Bernie Shiffler Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Weit
Dr Mark Perezous and his entire team have always been very helpful, very clear with instructions and treatment. You feel very welcome and taken care of.
Kyle dearolf Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Perezous
I had a port placed for chemo. Dr. K was everything a doctor should be! He was extremely knowledgeable, caring and enjoyed a little bit of fun while placing my port. He was meticulous with the placement and suturing of the small incision. His directions were clear and concise not only to me as...
Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Krishnakurup
Location
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital located?
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is located at 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital profile..
How does Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Over the last 20 years, I have had 3 surgeries done by Dr. Perezous. Excellent surgeons with extensive knowledge and experience. Professional and well mannered. I highly recommend him.