St. Joseph Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tacoma, WA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
3% higher 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
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
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
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
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 Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceSt. Joseph Medical Center
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. Joseph Medical Center
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
Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Krumins
This was just a very short consult visit with Dr. Blair about a declining condition of my back and leg sciatic problem. Dr. Blair performed a laminectomy and micro discectomy procedure a little over three years ago on me, and I came in today because of significantly increasing pain and problems with...
Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Blair
The staff and Doctor were very thorough and explained everything they were doing.
Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Krumins
We’ve been with him for years , in person and zooming. Available always with any emergency. He has wonderful nurse practitioners.
Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Smoots
Dr. Grassbaugh was thorough in his explanations throughout the surgical and recovery process. I am grateful to him for my functional and pain-free hip. His positive and friendly manner is a great asset. I highly recommend him.
Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Grassbaugh
Location
St. Joseph Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Joseph Medical Center located?
St. Joseph Medical Center is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Joseph Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Joseph Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is St. Joseph Medical Center highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Joseph Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at St. Joseph Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Joseph Medical Center profile..
How does St. Joseph Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Krumins assistant is also so friendly and knowledgeable!