Ascension Saint Francis
Ascension Saint Francis is a medical facility located in Milwaukee, WI. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
Equal to 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Ascension Saint Francis
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Pennington
He orders tests for his doctor friends to make money on…He tells you you have a condition that you don’t have…He transcribes a report for your primary doctor but never delivers it to your doctor….Puts you on two blood thinners so you develop a bleeding ulcer, thereby giving his Indian doctor friends...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Ravichandran
I changed my primary care to Dr Cummens a few years ago. My visits are 'healthy visits ' in nature so they're relatively easy. She's very personable. Doesn't push any testing or vaccine I'm not comfortable with getting. Always on time. Nice staff.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Cummens
Location
Ascension Saint Francis
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension Saint Francis located?
Ascension Saint Francis is located at 3237 S 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension Saint Francis won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension Saint Francis has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension Saint Francis highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension Saint Francis score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension Saint Francis?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Saint Francis profile..
How does Ascension Saint Francis 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.
I trust Dr. Pennington and his team with all their expertise with shoulder repair. It’s a comfort to know you are seeing highly skilled professionals and that they are trying to achieve the best possible outcome for your care.