Penn Highlands Mon Valley is a medical facility located in Monongahela, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™.
51
%
Patient Experience Rating
13% lower than the national average
Awards
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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
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
6 ratings were worse than expected
- Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
- Respiratory failure following surgery
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
7 ratings were as expected
- Death following a serious complication after surgery
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
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Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Appendectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Bariatric Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Cardiac
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
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
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Critical Care
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
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Gastrointestinal
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Neurosciences
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2024
Orthopedic
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
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2024, 2023
Vascular
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
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 experience57
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
8% lower than the national average
51
%
Would definitely recommend
13% lower than the national average
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
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
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
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
Dr. Balk looked at the 'bump' on my forefinger and identified it as a cyst caused by a bone spur. After discussing the options with me in detail I decided to wait and see if it impacts my movement. For now, it's just fine.
Diane Filotei May 11 2024
Review for Dr. Balk
He is a great Dr
MaryAnn Short May 10 2024
Review for Dr. Sisk
Dr. Pavlinich is very thorough and listened to my concerns while providing answers to all of my questions.
Denise D. May 10 2024
Review for Dr. Pavlinich
I would not recommend getting a colonoscopy here. They only seem to care about getting as many in as possible to make as much money as possible. It's got to affect their quality. You don't meet with a doctor beforehand because they don't even know who is going to do the procedure up until the last...
Steven H. May 07 2024
Review for Dr. Bellicini
I would not recommend getting a colonoscopy here. They only seem to care about getting as many in as possible to make as much money as possible. It's got to affect their quality. You don't meet with a doctor beforehand because they don't even know who is going to do the procedure up until the last...
Steven H. May 07 2024
Review for Dr. Clarke
Location
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penn Highlands Mon Valley located?
Penn Highlands Mon Valley is located at 1163 Country Club Rd, Monongahela, PA 15063. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Penn Highlands Mon Valley won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Penn Highlands Mon Valley has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ in the past two years.
Is Penn Highlands Mon Valley highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Penn Highlands Mon Valley score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Penn Highlands Mon Valley?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Penn Highlands Mon Valley profile..
How does Penn Highlands Mon Valley rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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