St Joseph Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 3.3% | 126 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.3% | 364 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.6% | 591 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.3% | 540 | Better |
| COPD | 10.8% | 120 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.3% | 275 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.4% | 115 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 2,271 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.77% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is St Joseph Hospital a Good Hospital?
St Joseph Hospital has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Bellingham, WA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph Hospital a good hospital?
St Joseph Hospital is an acute care hospital in Bellingham, WA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is St Joseph Hospital located?
St Joseph Hospital is located at 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 734-5400.
What is the star rating for St Joseph Hospital?
St Joseph Hospital has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does St Joseph Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, St Joseph Hospital provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Whatcom
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 500030