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Jefferson Abington Hospital

Jefferson Abington Hospital is a medical facility located in Abington, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and more.

62%

Patient Experience Rating

3% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025)

Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery

3 ratings were better than expected

8 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

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As 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

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

2025

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

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

2025

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

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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61%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% lower than the national average

62%

Would definitely recommend

3% lower than the national average

Jefferson Abington Hospital

National Average

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%43%47%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%81%84%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%73%76%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%76%75%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%56%57%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%58%

Jefferson Abington Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%43%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%50%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Chessner and the staff treat both me and my husband. We are confident our condition is treated looking at the entire picture. He reviews my rheumatic condition in addition he reviews medication and treatment from other specialist. You are not just a patient you are a person. Thank you for...

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Chesner

From the moment I walk in the office the staff is friendly and helpful. The assistant docs, nurses that take me back to the exam room are always kind and thorough. Dr. Eisner is very comprehensive in her assessment and is knowledgeable and helpful. She listens to I feel we’ll taken care of.

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Eisner

Dr. Reich is a very competent physician and his manner is kind and respectful.

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Reich

From the moment you walk into PURE Allergy you realize you’re in for a treat. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They did not rush me to get my info, instead they welcomed me by name and asked how I was doing today. I was confused for a moment, actually because it was just so different....

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Dhawan

I would like to sincerely thank gynecologist Dr.Cinthia Alessio for their professionalism, compassion, and attentive care. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in good hands ? the doctor explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, and created an atmosphere of trust and calm. The...

Mokhigul Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Alessio

Location

Jefferson Abington Hospital

1200 Old York Rd, Abington PA 19001

CallDirections

(215) 809-3719

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jefferson Abington Hospital located?

Jefferson Abington Hospital is located at 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Jefferson Abington Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Jefferson Abington Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Jefferson Abington Hospital highly rated with patients?

61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Jefferson Abington Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Jefferson Abington Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Jefferson Abington Hospital profile..

How does Jefferson Abington Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1200 Old York Rd

Abington, PA 19001

Directions

(215) 809-3719