Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Church
St. Patrick Hospital
- 500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
- (406) 543-7271
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
St. Patrick 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 0 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.730 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.984 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6354 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.091 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.571 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.436 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.970 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 7196 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.029 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.996 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.227 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.725 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 208 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 5.593 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.715 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 59 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.513 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.015 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.464 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 58070 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 3.368 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.297 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.231 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.762 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 57025 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 25.086 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.438 | 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 | 4.3 | Same as national | 47 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Same as national | 1967 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 215 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2 | Same as national | 191 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as national | 82 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.9 | Same as national | 396 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.8 | Same as national | 230 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.6 | Same as national | 270 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.40 | Same as national | 5354 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 177.15 | Same as national | 108 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 6864 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 7265 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.83 | Same as national | 2774 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.06 | Same as national | 1625 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 4.24 | Better than national | 1577 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.60 | Same as national | 2890 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 3.83 | Same as national | 1563 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.81 | Same as national | 472 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.50 | Same as national | 1432 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.69 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -1.4 | Not available | 296 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.4 | Not available | 457 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -20.8 | Not available | 230 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15 | Same as national | 3066 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.7 | Same as national | 1508 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.7 | Same as national | 266 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 7.8 | Worse than national | 266 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 1076 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.6 | Same as national | 296 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11 | Same as national | 188 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as national | 89 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as national | 457 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as national | 44 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.3 | Same as national | 230 |
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 | 5 | 411 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 411 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 411 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 411 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 411 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 411 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 411 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 411 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 411 |
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 | medium | — |
| 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 | 0 | 2407 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 69 | 2381 |
| 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 | 158 | 380 |
| 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 | 156 | 343 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 181 | 35 |
| 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 | 36229 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 63 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 14 | 2754 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 89 | 105 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 100 | 21 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 90 | 20 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 92 | 106 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 83 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 204 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 1703 |
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 St. Patrick Hospital rated?
- St. Patrick Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does St. Patrick Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. St. Patrick Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is St. Patrick Hospital located?
- St. Patrick Hospital is located at 500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802.
- What type of hospital is St. Patrick Hospital?
- St. Patrick 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.