St. Clare Hospital
St. Clare Hospital is a medical facility located in Lakewood, WA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
9% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2023
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
St. Clare Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Wendy Hayes Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Thomas
Dr Lomarda has cared for me for nearly two decades. I am always impressed by how well she remembers me and my quirks!
Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Lomarda
Dr. Ghidella was very informative and walked me through the entire process.
Ted Warner Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Ghidella
Nice office and efficient staff. Minimal wait. When Dr. G showed up at the room, he was friendly and informative. A thorough examination of my wrist, a detailed explanation of the condition and a range of options. He treated me onsite and quickly and showed concern for my wellbeing during the...
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Ghidella
I have been followed by Dr G for a painful, swollen left thumb with arthritis (after 44 yrs of nursing) . My thumb failed non surgical treatment so we will be scheduling surgery. He’s kept me well informed of what to expect at each treatment.
Debra Marshall Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Ghidella
Location
St. Clare Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Clare Hospital located?
St. Clare Hospital is located at 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Clare Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Clare Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is St. Clare Hospital highly rated with patients?
55% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Clare Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at St. Clare Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Clare Hospital profile..
How does St. Clare Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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He’s very compassionate and gave me hope