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Regional Hospital of Scranton

Explore care at Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, PA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

61%

Patient Experience Rating

4% lower than the national average

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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate

10 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

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

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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62%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

4% lower than the national average

61%

Would definitely recommend

4% lower than the national average

Regional Hospital of Scranton

National Average

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%44%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%56%57%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%76%76%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%78%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%58%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%87%84%

Regional Hospital of Scranton

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%49%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%60%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

VERY talented & knowledgeable surgeon with great follow-up post surgery.Bedside manner puts you at ease & keeps you informed. Highly recommend

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Okoro

Seems like he is now into trying (experimenting) different things on people, instead of doing what has worked great in past. SAD he has stooped that low

Apr 19 2025

Review for Dr. Rich

Dr. Lenahan's depth of knowledge, ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, & genuine compassion were absolutely remarkable.For the first time in decades, I left a pulmonology appointment feeling not only informed, but truly empowered. Dr. Lenahan took the time to listen, answer all my...

Apr 15 2025

Review for Dr. Lenahan

She is very kind and knowledgeable, listens to all my questions, answers them all professionally and does not rush through my appointments & accommodates my appt times, always reviews with me any testing. She always calls me back promptly when I have a problem & very caring. She has been my...

Apr 04 2025

Review for Dr. Prahalad

So caring. Listens to you. Never dismissive.

Mar 30 2025

Review for Dr. Sobuto

Location

Regional Hospital of Scranton

746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton PA 18510

CallDirections

(570) 348-7100

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Regional Hospital of Scranton located?

Regional Hospital of Scranton is located at 746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Regional Hospital of Scranton won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Regional Hospital of Scranton has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Regional Hospital of Scranton highly rated with patients?

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

Does Regional Hospital of Scranton score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

746 Jefferson Ave

Scranton, PA 18510

Directions

(570) 348-7100