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Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital

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At a glance

Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.

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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.111Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.180Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3854Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.031Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.660Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.187Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.998Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4992Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.086Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.734Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.086Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.693Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures155Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.902Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.513Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures3Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.018Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.038Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.736Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days33881Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.320Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.758Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.488Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.530Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days33881Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases13.331Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases12Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.900Same as 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.5Same as national57
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national883
Death rate for heart attack patients11.6Same as national95
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients12Same as national103
Death rate for heart failure patients12.7Same as national240
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.5Same as national320
Death rate for stroke patients13.3Same as national172
Pressure ulcer rate0.23Same as national2997
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications173.19Same as national33
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national3548
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national3589
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.06Same as national605
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.59Same as national251
Postoperative respiratory failure rate13.28Same as national250
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.07Same as national655
Postoperative sepsis rate6.33Same as national229
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.68Same as national166
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.91Same as national597
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.99Same 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients14.5Not available75
Hospital return days for heart failure patients17.6Not available258
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15.9Not available323
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national1440
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.7Same as national763
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10Same as national28
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national28
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national477
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.6Same as national75
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national114
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.2Same as national258
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.3Same as national62
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.5Same as national323

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating4740
Doctor communication - star rating3740
Communication about medicines - star rating2740
Discharge information - star rating4740
Cleanliness - star rating1740
Quietness - star rating3740
Overall hospital rating - star rating3740
Recommend hospital - star rating3740
Summary star rating3740

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumemedium
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 vaccination952080
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 better246405
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 better245377
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28412
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better26316
Left before being seen229250
Head CT results7322
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98167
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing202145
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock37136
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3441
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8513
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle61136
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9559
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297206
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis894557
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis98817

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital rated?
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital located?
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital is located at 10 Hospital Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376.
What type of hospital is Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital?
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).

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.

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