Critical access hospital in Buckhannon, WV
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC
1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201 · (304) 472-2000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC at a glance
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC is a non-profit critical access hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia (Upshur County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the West Virginia average of 2.8.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 141 minutes in the ER, close to the West Virginia median of 145 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Upshur County
- CMS Certification Number
- 511321
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 256 | 467 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 141 min | 145 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 58% | 58.1% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 86.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.7% | 16.1% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 16.1% | 12.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.2% | 22.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.7% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.61 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC's rating?
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for West Virginia hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 141 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The West Virginia median is 145 minutes.
Does St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC and how do I contact it?
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, INC is at 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Phone: (304) 472-2000.
About this data
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