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Address
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
Reading, PA 19605
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitepennstatehealth.org
Facilities & services
240
total beds
8
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 49 min of 382 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 15 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 45,619 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
50 min of 14 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.59 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.65 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
1.46 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
73%
Would recommend
74% would definitely recommend
74%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
76% said doctors always communicated well
76%
Cleanliness
67% said the room was always clean
67%
Quietness at night
45% said the area was always quiet at night
45%
Clinicians on staff
695
total clinicians
14
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 57
Radiology 41
Cardiology 19
Orthopedic surgery 16
Obstetrics / gynecology 16
General surgery 12
Anesthesiology 12
Pulmonology 8
Interventional cardiology 5
Hematology / oncology 5
Neurology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Penn State Health St. Joseph?

Penn State Health St. Joseph does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (610) 378-2000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Reading.

Is Penn State Health St. Joseph open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Penn State Health St. Joseph, call (610) 378-2000.

Where is Penn State Health St. Joseph located?

Penn State Health St. Joseph is located at 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605. Phone: (610) 378-2000.