Acute care hospital in Port Saint Joe, FL
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf
3801 E Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 · (850) 229-5600
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf at a glance
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf is a non-profit acute care hospital in Port Saint Joe, Florida (Gulf County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Florida average of 3.1.
93% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 105 minutes in the ER, better than the Florida median of 155 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Gulf County
- CMS Certification Number
- 100313
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 88% | 67.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 93% | 68.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 68 | 1,250 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 105 min | 155 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 88% | 72.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 54.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11% | 10.2% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf's rating?
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Florida hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 105 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Florida median is 155 minutes.
Does Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf and how do I contact it?
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf is at 3801 E Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456. Phone: (850) 229-5600.
About this data
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