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Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph

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At a glance

Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 6. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.203Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.177Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days4630Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.751Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.800Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.051Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.997Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7709Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.625Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.302Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit1.021Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit3.582Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures176Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.976Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases10Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery2.010Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures78Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.637Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.655Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days83729Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.572Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.175Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.485Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days80775Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases49.879Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases15Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.301Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients4.1Same as national28
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.8Same as national2207
Death rate for heart attack patients10.6Same as national271
Death rate for CABG surgery patients4.3Same as national181
Death rate for COPD patients6.1Better than national300
Death rate for heart failure patients10.7Same as national521
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.3Better than national1046
Death rate for stroke patients17.5Worse than national247
Pressure ulcer rate0.38Same as national7653
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications153.58Same as national164
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national9015
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national9462
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.63Same as national2030
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.43Same as national787
Postoperative respiratory failure rate14.50Same as national807
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.74Same as national2192
Postoperative sepsis rate5.81Same as national712
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.83Same as national463
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.94Same as national1623
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.12Same 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 patients9.8Not available285
Hospital return days for heart failure patients3.9Not available634
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-4.9Not available1194
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.5Same as national3813
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.6Same as national1291
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy14.9Worse than national394
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy3.7Better than national394
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national1079
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.8Same as national285
Rate of readmission for CABG10.1Same as national171
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients16.6Same as national337
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.7Same as national634
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national1194

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 rating31177
Doctor communication - star rating41177
Communication about medicines - star rating21177
Discharge information - star rating41177
Cleanliness - star rating31177
Quietness - star rating31177
Overall hospital rating - star rating31177
Recommend hospital - star rating31177
Summary star rating31177

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 volumehigh
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 Hypoglycemia13939
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination955957
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 better168379
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 better164358
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better26519
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 seen153874
Head CT results8622
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99245
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing184049
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock44135
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3951
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8715
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle71135
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9768
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis907903
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis992817

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 MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph rated?
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph have emergency services?
Yes. Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph located?
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph is located at 5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506.
What type of hospital is Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph?
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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