Acute care hospital in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 403-1000

★★★★★2
Below average
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

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital at a glance

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Washington average of 3.2.

65% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 208 minutes in the ER, worse than the Washington median of 169 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 4.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Pierce County
CMS Certification Number
500129

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)161
Safety of care350
Readmissions083

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility62%Washington average69.8%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)62%69.8%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)65%71.1%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53.1 / 5Worse
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Average
Cleanliness (higher is better)2 / 53.5 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Quietness at night (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Completed patient surveys1,937539611

Emergency room

This facility208 minWashington average169 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)208 min169 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)2%2.3%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumevery high

Timely care

This facility42%Washington average60.2%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)42%60.2%63.8%Worse
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95%73%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility13.2%Washington average12.5%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)13.2%12.5%11.8%Worse
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)13.9%12.6%11.1%Worse
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)16.4%16%15.3%Worse
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)11.5%11.3%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)10.3%9.5%8.6%Worse
Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better)1.9%2.2%2.4%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14.3%Washington average13.9%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14.3%13.9%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)24.4%21%21.4%Worse
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)18.8%16.9%17.3%Worse
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)21.1%19.9%19.9%Worse
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)6.2%5.6%5.8%Worse
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)9.9%10.5%11.1%Better

Safety & infections

This facility5%Washington average4.3%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5%4.3%4.2%Worse
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.191.031.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.470.600.58Better
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.480.570.48Better
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.680.930.80Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.970.700.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.530.450.36Better

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    ★★★★★3Average

  2. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital

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  3. St Clare Hospital

    11315 Bridgeport Way S W, Lakewood, WA 98499 · 5.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  4. St Francis Community Hospital

    34515 9th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003 · 8.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  5. Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

    401 15th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98372 · 10.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

  6. St Anthony Hospital

    11567 Canterwood Boulevard NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 · 10.5 mi

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    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital's rating?

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Washington hospitals is 3.2 stars.

How long is the ER wait at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 208 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Washington median is 169 minutes.

Does Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital and how do I contact it?

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is at 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. Phone: (253) 403-1000.

About this data

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