Acute care hospital in Tawas City, MI
Tawas St Joseph Hospital
200 Hemlock, Tawas City, MI 48764 · (989) 362-9301
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Tawas St Joseph Hospital at a glance
Tawas St Joseph Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Tawas City, Michigan (Iosco County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Michigan average of 3.1.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 113 minutes in the ER, better than the Michigan median of 161 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Iosco County
- CMS Certification Number
- 230100
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan 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 | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 66% | 69.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 68.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 258 | 499 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 113 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 60% | 59.7% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89% | 74.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.2% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.9% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tawas St Joseph Hospital's rating?
Tawas St Joseph Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Michigan hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Tawas St Joseph Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 113 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Michigan median is 161 minutes.
Does Tawas St Joseph Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Tawas St Joseph Hospital and how do I contact it?
Tawas St Joseph Hospital is at 200 Hemlock, Tawas City, MI 48764. Phone: (989) 362-9301.
About this data
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