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.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 245 patients/yr | $97,532 | $20,146 | 79% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 208 patients/yr | $63,523 | $13,590 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 140 patients/yr | $65,463 | $12,887 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $75,323 | $16,205 | 78% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $88,887 | $15,794 | 82% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 83 patients/yr | $65,195 | $12,942 | 80% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 82 patients/yr | $45,053 | $7,478 | 83% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 80 patients/yr | $48,500 | $10,582 | 78% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $55,877 | $11,548 | 79% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $136,262 | $30,673 | 77% 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 - Other
- County
- Whatcom
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 500030