Critical access hospital in Port Townsend, WA
Jefferson Healthcare
834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · (360) 385-2200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Jefferson Healthcare at a glance
Jefferson Healthcare is a government critical access hospital in Port Townsend, Washington (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Washington average of 3.2.
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 139 minutes in the ER, better than the Washington median of 169 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 501323
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 84% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 278 | 539 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 139 min | 169 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 75% | 73% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.5% | 16% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.1% | 11.3% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.7% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jefferson Healthcare's rating?
Jefferson Healthcare has 3 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 Jefferson Healthcare?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 139 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Washington median is 169 minutes.
Does Jefferson Healthcare have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Jefferson Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Jefferson Healthcare is at 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Phone: (360) 385-2200.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.