Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
- 1506 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915
- (920) 738-2000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.915 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 3758 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.274 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.016 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.623 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 3810 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.039 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.329 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.111 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.184 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 108 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 3.025 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.661 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 9 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.076 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.876 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 43694 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.597 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.000 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.162 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.832 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 40133 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 14.991 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.400 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.6 | Same as national | 139 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as national | 330 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 69 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.8 | Same as national | 30 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.4 | Same as national | 34 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 151 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.5 | Same as national | 119 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.4 | Same as national | 75 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.13 | Same as national | 1428 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | — | Not available | — |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as national | 2094 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as national | 2128 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.33 | Same as national | 534 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.35 | Same as national | 278 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 11.89 | Same as national | 278 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.26 | Same as national | 539 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.54 | Same as national | 267 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.71 | Same as national | 79 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.99 | Same as national | 295 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.20 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 26.4 | Not available | 72 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -59.3 | Not available | 173 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -13.6 | Not available | 115 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as national | 455 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as national | 766 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.2 | Same as national | 54 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 54 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 68 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.2 | Same as national | 72 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.3 | Same as national | 29 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as national | 37 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | Same as national | 173 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 3.9 | Same as national | 125 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.1 | Same as national | 115 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 405 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 405 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 405 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 | 405 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 405 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 405 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 405 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 405 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 405 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 83 | 4005 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 151 | 305 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 148 | 282 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 226 | 15 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | — | — |
| Head CT results | 60 | 15 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | — | — |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | — | — |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 64 | 137 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 81 | 48 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 85 | 34 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 83 | 137 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 88 | 93 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus rated?
- Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus have emergency services?
- Yes. Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus located?
- Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus is located at 1506 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915.
- What type of hospital is Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus?
- Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.