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Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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68%

Patient Experience Rating

4% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

5 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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71%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% higher than the national average

68%

Would definitely recommend

4% higher than the national average

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%76%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%55%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%55%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%84%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%50%47%

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%58%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%63%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

We couldn’t find a health professional that was willing to help my husband. We were told about Dr Kemp. She looked at all of his tests and agreed to take his case. She was so caring and compassionate. She spoke to our family in terms we could understand. Our stress level couldn’t have been higher...

Nancy Behlmann Apr 14 2024

Review for Dr. Kemp

Dr. Reggie is a wonderful soul. It’s very simple; if you need anything eye related, she should be your doctor. Sara is calm, intelligent, quietly confident and her bedside disposition is comforting. Overall, my eye surgery was a first rate experience. Thank you Dr. Reggie!

Kiki Apr 09 2024

Review for Dr. Reggie

Dr. Krivo is extremely knowledgeable and a kind doctor to work with. He is sympathetic to your situation and helps you feel good about the decision you make for the health of your eyes. I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking professional eye care.

Mackenzie Holcomb Apr 03 2024

Review for Dr. Krivochenitser

She didn't listen at all. She pressured me into doing tests I knew I didn't need. The tests came back normal, as I told her they would. She dismissed everything I said. It was like talking to a wall. It was such a waste of my time and money. Awful. The office staff was lovely though.

Chicaga Apr 02 2024

Review for Dr. Jose

Dr. Chand helped solve a health problem I could not relieve for nearly 32 years! Shocking. He is so smart and knew exactly what to test for which ended up being a life-changing diagnoses. I had a very rare form of dystonia and at the age of 32, completely fell apart after having my first child. He...

Apr 02 2024

Review for Dr. Chand

Location

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis MO 63110

CallDirections

(314) 577-8000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital located?

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital is located at 3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital highly rated with patients?

71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

3635 Vista Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63110

Directions

(314) 577-8000