Acute care hospital in Smithtown, NY
St Catherine of Siena Hospital
50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 · (631) 862-3000
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
St Catherine of Siena Hospital at a glance
St Catherine of Siena Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Smithtown, New York (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the New York average of 2.8.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 206 minutes in the ER, close to the New York median of 200 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 330401
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) | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 66% | 65.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 66.2% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 962 | 860 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 206 min | 200 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 83% | 58.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 67% | 69.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.4% | 11% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 8.3% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14% | 14.5% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.2% | 21.9% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.3% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 20.3% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.70 | 1.10 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.27 | 0.73 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.68 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine of Siena Hospital's rating?
St Catherine of Siena Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New York hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at St Catherine of Siena Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 206 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New York median is 200 minutes.
Does St Catherine of Siena Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St Catherine of Siena Hospital and how do I contact it?
St Catherine of Siena Hospital is at 50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787. Phone: (631) 862-3000.
About this data
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