St Joseph Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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 | 3.3% | 47 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 67 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.6% | 154 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 16.9% | 309 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.6% | 52 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.4% | 58 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.6% | 43 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 677 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is St Joseph Medical Center a Good Hospital?
St Joseph Medical Center has a trust score of 62/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Kansas City, MO, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Kansas City
#5
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
62 vs 61
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph Medical Center a good hospital?
St Joseph Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Kansas City, MO with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.
Where is St Joseph Medical Center located?
St Joseph Medical Center is located at 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114. Phone: (816) 942-4400.
What is the star rating for St Joseph Medical Center?
St Joseph Medical Center 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 St Joseph Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, St Joseph Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 190 patients/yr | $86,293 | $12,159 | 86% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 64 patients/yr | $179,597 | $20,630 | 89% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 61 patients/yr | $57,277 | $8,377 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $47,715 | $9,862 | 79% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $70,756 | $10,174 | 86% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 38 patients/yr | $28,968 | $8,167 | 72% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 32 patients/yr | $55,925 | $7,967 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $29,505 | $7,328 | 75% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 30 patients/yr | $139,489 | $28,845 | 79% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $56,026 | $10,171 | 82% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Jackson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 260085