Saint Francis Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
2% higher than the national average
Saint Francis Hospital is a medical facility located in Hartford, CT. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™, and more.
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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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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)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
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™
2021, 2020
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
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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 experienceSaint Francis Hospital
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
Saint Francis 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
Jim Gaudreau Aug 14 2022
Review for Dr. Joyce
Had a hip and knee replacement, both done within a year plus a day. If another replacement needed, I would agree only if by Dr G-B. And he has the best office staff possible ……. a great team to be a patient of.
CT Whit Aug 13 2022
Review for Dr. Grady-Benson
I have been a patient of Dr. Colliton’s for more than 30 years. Her care is thorough, compassionate, and she is always available when I need her. A+++++ and beyond satisfied.
Aug 12 2022
Review for Dr. Colliton
Alison is very good, very attentive and empathetic. I am going to be a first time mom and Alison is very careful and pays close attention to my concerns
Jaida Aug 12 2022
Review for Alison Birdsey
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Dr. Joyce cares about every step of your journey for joint replacement. I have had a total joint replacement on both of my shoulders. If you follow pt instructions after surgery you'll be amazed with the results! I never had a second thought when it came to having the second one done. I had total...