St. Joseph Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tacoma, WA. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
2% 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 methodologySpecialty 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)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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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
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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 22 2025
Review for Dr. Jurek
Dr Jurek explained the treatment options and how to proceed. I have the necessary information to make a choice
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Jurek
Wonderful work! I personally like male gynecologists. He was very professional and considerate. I was given a numbing gel for my IUD and offered other pain management if needed. Which is HUGE, this is my 3rd IUD and the first time my medical provider has given me pain management. Very easy to talk...
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Greene
After waiting 2.5 months for an appt and 6 months of extreme pain, this Dr told me to do more physical therapy when I have a letter from my PT therapist saying conservative treatment was going to plateau. Being reasonably upset, she told me I should consider antidepressants and shot me up with a...
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Tibor
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 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is St. Joseph Medical Center highly rated with patients?
67% 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 12 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 Jurek is obviously a caring and knowledgeable professional. She was thoughtful and thorough in ensuring I understood my problem and treatment options.