ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 57%

Database data as of November 08, 2023

The information shown here is based on data records that are not current. Our latest records for ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is from January 25, 2023 and our latest database records are as of November 08, 2023. It is not clear why ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is no longer in the database. Take care when reviewing this information to confirm that the hospital is still operating.

A Review of the Data

Prepared by Richard Saunders as of November 08, 2023.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") distributes more than 80 tables of data on hospitals on a quarterly basis. That is a lot of information to pour through to try and build a comprehensive review of ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the hospital does, who is affiliated with it, share any patient survey data and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: General Hospital Data, Ratings, Cost Analysis, Infections, Comparison, Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities, Doctors Associated with ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in PATERSON, NJ. Its five star rating is 1 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Church. The facility's Medicare ID is 310019. It does provide emergency services. There are 654 medical professionals and 179 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, emergency patients were charged $28,649. This is higher than the state average of $25,119. It is also higher than the national average of $24,355.

According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 57% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, while only 9% did not recommend going to ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.

The information presented below is based on data provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is updated as new data is made available.

General Information for ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Address:

703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
(973) 754-2010
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Medicare Provider Number:

310019

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Voluntary non-profit - Church

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available. Hospitals report data to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. Overall Star Ratings aren’t calculated for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals.

Most hospitals will have an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3.

National distribution of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating The following table shows the national distribution of the Overall Star Rating based on July 2022 results.

Overall rating Number of hospitals / Percentage
1 star 198 (6.34%)
2 stars 702 (22.49%)
3 stars 895 (28.68%)
4 stars 895 (28.68%)
5 stars 431 (13.81%)
N/A 1,368 (30.47%)

Additional detailed on the method for calculating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from this document.

Patient Survey Results

Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 70 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 9 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 21 %
Nurse communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Nurse communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 78 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 6 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 16 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 67 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 10 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 23 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 66 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 11 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 23 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 73 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 8 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 19 %
Doctor communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Doctor communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 80 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 14 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 71 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 9 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 20 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 66 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 9 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 25 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted 50 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 21 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 29 %
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Staff responsiveness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 47 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 23 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 30 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 52 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 19 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 29 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 52 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 26 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them 22 %
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Not Applicable
Communication about medicines - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for 70 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 12 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 18 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 35 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 41 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 24 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 19 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 81 %
Discharge information - linear mean score Not Applicable
Discharge information - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge 23 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 77 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 15 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 85 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 58 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 9 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 33 %
Care transition - linear mean score Not Applicable
Care transition - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 60 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 13 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 27 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 60 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 32 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 53 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 40 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 67 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 12 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 21 %
Cleanliness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Cleanliness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night 51 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 18 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 31 %
Quietness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Quietness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 14 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 28 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 58 %
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Not Applicable
Overall hospital rating - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital 9 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 57 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 34 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Compare to National and State Averages

Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER provides.

To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.

MSPB for ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $5
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $2
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $79
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $7
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $5
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $653
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $12,075
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $12
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $2,325
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $726
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $117
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $3,705
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $718
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $6,247
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $67
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,906
Total (Complete Episode) $28,649

Infection Rates at ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

These measures show how often patients at ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.

Infection Type Score / Compare to National Average
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.94 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.17 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 13,372.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 15.11 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 22.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 1.46 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.21 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 0.85 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 13,097.00 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 17.79 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 8.00 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.45 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.07 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 1.38 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 176.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 4.77 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 2.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery 0.42 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 119.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.99 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 1.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 0.68 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 1.88 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 158,502.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 12.88 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 15.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia 1.16 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.73 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 1.12 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 142,234.00 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 94.50 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 86.00 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.91 / Same

How ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

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Percentages of Complications and Deaths at ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 3.2% SAME
Death rate for heart attack patients 14.2% SAME
Death rate for CABG surgery patients 4.9% SAME
Death rate for COPD patients 8.7% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 12.1% SAME
Death rate for pneumonia patients 16.3% SAME
Death rate for stroke patients 12.5% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.38% SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 160.1% SAME
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.23% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.22% Worse
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.37% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 0.93% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 11.03% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 3.28% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 5.43% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 0.66% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 1.32% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 1.11% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
Shore View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center T C U 5:
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu 5:
Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Peace Care St Joseph's 5:
Roosevelt Care Center 5:
Complete Care at Woodlands 5:
Job Haines Home For Aged People 5:
Windsor Park Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
Spring Hills Post Acute Livingston 5:
St Marys Center Inc 5:
New East Side Nursing Home 5:
Montclair Care Center 5:
Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village 5:
Pine Valley Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Careone at Somerset Valley 5:
St Marys Hospital For Children 5:
Cheshire Home 5:
N Y S Veterans Home In N Y C 5:
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill 5:
Emerson Health Care Center 5:
Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home 5:
N J Veterans Mem Home Paramus 5:
Hackensack Meridian Health Prospect Heights Care C 5:
Methodist Home For Nursing and Rehabilitation 5:
Sycamore Living at East Hanover 5:
Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc 5:
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair 5:
New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehab 5:
Queen of Peace Residence 5:
The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion 5:
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center 5:
Helen Hayes Hospital T C U 5:
Hartwyck at Oak Tree 5:
Northern Westchester Hospital T C U 5:
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F 5:
Kendal On Hudson 5:
N J Eastern Star Home 5:
Cliffside Rehab and Residential Health Care Center 5:
Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center L L C 5:
Careone at Valley 5:
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center 5:
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 5:
Excel Care at Wayne 5:
Careone at Wayne 5:
South Mountain Hc 5:
Jewish Home at Rockleigh 5:
The Actors Fund Home 5:
St Joseph's Home For Elderly 5:
Dwelling Place at St Clares 5:
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC 5:
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Careone at Teaneck 5:
Careone at The Highlands 5:
Care Connection Rahway 5:
Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center 5:
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 5:
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc 5:
Henry J Carter Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
Tarrytown Hall Care Center 5:
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente 5:
Villagecare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living 5:
Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care and Rehab 5:
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc 5:
Broadway House For Continuing 5:
Hudson Hills Senior Living, LLC 5:
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab 5:
Helen Hayes Hospital R H C F 5:
Cedar Crest/mountainview Gardens 5:
Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains 5:
Careone at Ridgewood Avenue 5:
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Hackensack Meridian Health West Caldwell C 5:
Gold Crest Care Center 5:
Ditmas Park Care Center 4:
Green Hill 4:
Staten Island Care Center 4:
Saints Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehab Center 4:
Hudsonview Health Care Center 4:
Pine Acres Convalescent Center 4:
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens 4:
Careone at Madison Avenue 4:
Brookhaven Health Care Center 4:
Bronx Center For Rehabilitation and Health Care 4:
Careone at Livingston 4:
Flushing Hospital Medical Center T C U 4:
Bedford Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Rutland Nursing Home, Inc 4:
Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Linden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Elmora Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility 4:
New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Inc 4:
Silvercrest 4:

Medical Groups Affiliated with ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

There are 654 doctors and 179 medical groups that are affiliated with ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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