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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Hospital Wilkes-Barre, PA
575 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764 · (570) 829-8111
Overall star rating 2
Patient survey rating 2
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipProprietary
Emergency servicesYes
53% would definitely recommend
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 9 | 1 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 59%
- Nurses always communicated well: 76%
- Doctors always communicated well: 76%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 64%
- Always quiet at night: 50%
- Given information about recovery at home: 83%
704 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center
0.0 mi away5★ - Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
0.0 mi away4★ - Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
14.6 mi away3★ - Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast
11.8 mi away
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).