St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital is a medical facility located in Fort Thomas, KY. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital
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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. Cheng
Dr. Wera asked questions, examined my wrist, diagnosed the issue, explained the problem and recommended a treatment plan. He even took the time to draw a diagram for me to clarify what is going on. I did not feel rushed or leave with unanswered questions.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Wera Jr
Dr Schertzinger is a very kind and caring physician who takes the time to listen to you and answer your questions. It is apparent that he genuinely cares about his patients and wants to help them become pain free and heal their injuries while also looking at the bigger picture so that they can...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Schertzinger
Was glad he took serious attention to my son’s finger. ER doctor was a joke but Dr Wera got him in for surgery the same week!
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Wera Jr
Dr. Vera diagnosed my issues quickly and advised my options. He was easy to talk to and addressed my concerns.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Wera Jr
Location
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital located?
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital is located at 85 N Grand Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital profile..
How does St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I went to see Dr. Cheng after my doctor retired for some ENT issues. She walked in and before discussing with me immediately dismissed my concerns based on the nurses notes. I tried to explain and she was not open to listening. Her bedside manner is not great, seems like an extremely socially...