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St Anthony Hospital

5 / 5

At a glance

St Anthony Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.165Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.765Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days5182Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.627Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.648Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.632Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4672Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.737Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures40Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.988Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures35Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.275Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.019Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.835Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days36470Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.688Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.372Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.396Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.309Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days36470Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases14.610Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases11Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.753Same 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.4Better than national1349
Death rate for heart attack patients11.9Same as national75
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.3Same as national87
Death rate for heart failure patients11.1Same as national429
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.3Same as national303
Death rate for stroke patients13.2Same as national154
Pressure ulcer rate0.21Same as national4060
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national4798
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.35Same as national4739
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.44Same as national464
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.57Same as national140
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.52Same as national134
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.85Same as national524
Postoperative sepsis rate4.65Same as national112
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.71Same as national144
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.94Same as national779
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.80Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-22.6Not available428
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-27.5Not available292
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14Same as national2036
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national748
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.3Same as national30
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national30
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national461
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.7Same as national40
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.4Same as national98
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17Better than national428
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national292

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 rating3733
Doctor communication - star rating3733
Communication about medicines - star rating3733
Discharge information - star rating4733
Cleanliness - star rating5733
Quietness - star rating3733
Overall hospital rating - star rating4733
Recommend hospital - star rating4733
Summary star rating4733

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 Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination791219
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 better210419
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 better205397
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better35515
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 seen141059
Head CT results6411
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10071
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing192256
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock68288
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6783
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9042
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle81288
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98139
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 295151
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis914474
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis891337

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 St Anthony Hospital rated?
St Anthony Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does St Anthony Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. St Anthony Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is St Anthony Hospital located?
St Anthony Hospital is located at 11567 Canterwood Boulevard Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
What type of hospital is St Anthony Hospital?
St Anthony Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).

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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