Saint Joseph Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.3% | 28 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.3% | 128 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11% | 267 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.8% | 352 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 45 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.1% | 157 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 6.2% | 106 | Worse |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 1,415 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.35% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Saint Joseph Hospital a Good Hospital?
Saint Joseph Hospital has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lexington, KY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Lexington
#3
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
60 vs 57
Score vs city avg
3.2/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Joseph Hospital a good hospital?
Saint Joseph Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lexington, KY with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Saint Joseph Hospital located?
Saint Joseph Hospital is located at One Saint Joseph Drive, Lexington, KY 40504. Phone: (859) 313-1000.
What is the star rating for Saint Joseph Hospital?
Saint Joseph Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Saint Joseph Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Saint Joseph Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 389 patients/yr | $70,136 | $15,549 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $39,800 | $9,124 | 77% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $150,579 | $41,354 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 68 patients/yr | $38,000 | $9,516 | 75% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 47 patients/yr | $30,366 | $9,630 | 68% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $30,434 | $8,006 | 74% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $44,120 | $11,481 | 74% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $39,915 | $10,852 | 73% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $52,228 | $13,492 | 74% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 39 patients/yr | $63,204 | $17,419 | 72% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Church
- County
- Fayette
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 180010