Penn Highlands Elk
Penn Highlands Elk is a medical facility located in Saint Marys, PA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% 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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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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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National Average
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 with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Cindy B Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Lincoski
Dr. Ellis was able to see me in a timely manner and was very informative during the appointment. He knew exactly what I needed to heal my knee pain. Our area is very blessed to have him!
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Ellis
Dr explain everything step by step. i had knee replacement and it's been rough road due to other health issues but he keeps supporting and explaining what we can do and he has great bedside matters.He cares about his patients which makes him more awesome doctor alone .
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Vankleunen
ONE OF THE MOST UNCARING INCOMPETENT DOCTORS I HAVE EVER MET. AVOID THIS DISASTER OF A DR. SEE ANYONE ELSE. GO ANYWHERE ELSE. DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD.
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Uy
I really would have liked to go over the xrays I brought and the 6 that were taken of my hands the day of the visit. He wasn't interested in seeing them. He had EMG and NCV report that said moderate CTS. My left hand has other issues besides CTS as I told you I've had it injected numerous times in...
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Lincoski
Location
Penn Highlands Elk
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penn Highlands Elk located?
Penn Highlands Elk is located at 763 Johnsonburg Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Penn Highlands Elk won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Penn Highlands Elk has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Penn Highlands Elk highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Penn Highlands Elk score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Penn Highlands Elk?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Penn Highlands Elk profile..
How does Penn Highlands Elk rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Lincoski xrayed my knuckle and it was severely deformed from rheumatoid arthritis. Eventually I will need a joint replacement, but for now he recommends prednisone shots if they help the pain. He clearly gave the pros and cons of both options. Highly recommended. Very professional