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Providence St Joseph Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Providence St Joseph Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 2 measures 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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.140Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3167Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.627Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.092Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.811Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4381Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.649Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.548Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.634Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit3.833Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures102Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.891Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases5Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.730Same as 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 Cases0.625Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.133Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days40457Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.643Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.516Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.485Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days38292Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases15.439Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases14Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.907Same 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 patients3.2Same as national65
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.7Same as national1311
Death rate for heart attack patients11.7Same as national216
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.4Same as national28
Death rate for COPD patients6.3Same as national75
Death rate for heart failure patients12.6Same as national381
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.2Same as national442
Death rate for stroke patients17Same as national120
Pressure ulcer rate0.30Same as national4643
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications157.44Same as national91
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.30Same as national5264
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national5222
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.10Same as national1448
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.23Same as national553
Postoperative respiratory failure rate4.32Same as national561
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.10Same as national1502
Postoperative sepsis rate4.38Same as national519
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.40Same as national346
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.95Same as national1098
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.68Better than 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 patients-15Not available204
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-26.4Not available417
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-9.1Not available431
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)12.5Better than national2086
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.9Same as national1291
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.6Same as national379
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.9Same as national379
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.4Worse than national763
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.3Same as national204
Rate of readmission for CABG10.8Same as national27
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national79
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.2Same as national417
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national65
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.3Better than national431

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 rating2441
Doctor communication - star rating3441
Communication about medicines - star rating2441
Discharge information - star rating3441
Cleanliness - star rating4441
Quietness - star rating1441
Overall hospital rating - star rating2441
Recommend hospital - star rating3441
Summary star rating3441

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 vaccination661823
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 better174398
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 better170376
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better25317
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 seen338918
Head CT results4020
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients6887
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing201715
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock46519
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle55123
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7446
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle67522
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle87251
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9481
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29779
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis97731

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 Providence St Joseph Hospital rated?
Providence St Joseph Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Providence St Joseph Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Providence St Joseph Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Providence St Joseph Hospital located?
Providence St Joseph Hospital is located at 2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501.
What type of hospital is Providence St Joseph Hospital?
Providence St Joseph Hospital 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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