Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Church
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
- 1100 West Stewart Dr, Orange, CA 92868
- (714) 633-9111
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Providence St. Joseph Hospital 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 | 0.006 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.609 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 10272 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 8.097 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.124 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.241 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.455 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8741 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.617 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.656 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.348 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.103 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 201 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 5.271 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.949 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.915 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 179 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.564 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.000 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.278 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.114 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 120042 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.564 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.876 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.331 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.706 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 112337 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 54.908 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 27 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.492 | 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 | 4.7 | Same as national | 38 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.8 | Same as national | 1681 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.4 | Same as national | 141 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2 | Same as national | 52 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.7 | Same as national | 61 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.1 | Better than national | 362 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.9 | Same as national | 455 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 169 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.56 | Same as national | 5803 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 153.26 | Same as national | 120 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 6824 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 7239 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.95 | Same as national | 2251 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.66 | Same as national | 1091 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 12.53 | Same as national | 1162 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.93 | Same as national | 2444 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.62 | Same as national | 1142 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.54 | Same as national | 779 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.72 | Same as national | 1757 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.16 | 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 | -8.3 | Not available | 145 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 2.5 | Not available | 412 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 14.3 | Not available | 465 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as national | 2765 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as national | 192 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.7 | Same as national | 201 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.2 | Same as national | 201 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as national | 352 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as national | 145 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.9 | Same as national | 52 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 66 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.8 | Same as national | 412 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5 | Same as national | 41 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as national | 465 |
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 | 2 | 396 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 396 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 396 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 396 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 396 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 396 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 396 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 396 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 396 |
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 | very high | — |
| 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 | 75 | 3969 |
| 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 | 223 | 415 |
| 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 | 222 | 380 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 309 | 32 |
| 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 | 2 | 96469 |
| Head CT results | 74 | 19 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 55 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 6524 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 83 | 344 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 86 | 139 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 92 | 88 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 92 | 347 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 205 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 316 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 94 | 270 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 1656 |
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 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 1100 West Stewart Dr, Orange, CA 92868.
- 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 - Church).
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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.