Acute care hospital in Paterson, NJ
St Joseph's University Medical Center INC
703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503 · (973) 754-2010
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Joseph's University Medical Center INC at a glance
St Joseph's University Medical Center INC is a non-profit acute care hospital in Paterson, New Jersey (Passaic County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the New Jersey average of 3.1.
58% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 217 minutes in the ER, worse than the New Jersey median of 186 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 3 and worse on 3.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Passaic County
- CMS Certification Number
- 310019
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 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 8 | 3 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey 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 | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 59% | 64.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 58% | 65% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,521 | 1,179 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 217 min | 186 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 5% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 56% | 71.7% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 93% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.9% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.6% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.6% | Better |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.3% | 2% | 2.4% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.9% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.4% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.5% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 11.2% | 11% | 11.1% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.73 | 1.00 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.15 | 0.47 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.70 | 0.52 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.46 | 0.77 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's University Medical Center INC's rating?
St Joseph's University Medical Center INC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New Jersey hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at St Joseph's University Medical Center INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 217 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Jersey median is 186 minutes.
Does St Joseph's University Medical Center INC have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is St Joseph's University Medical Center INC and how do I contact it?
St Joseph's University Medical Center INC is at 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503. Phone: (973) 754-2010.
About this data
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