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St Joseph Medical Center
Hospital Tacoma, WA
1717 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 627-4101
Overall star rating 3
Patient survey rating 3
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency servicesYes
66% would definitely recommend
✓ Meets the CMS criteria for the birthing-friendly designation
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 8 | 1 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 62%
- Nurses always communicated well: 76%
- Doctors always communicated well: 78%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 59%
- Always quiet at night: 44%
- Given information about recovery at home: 87%
474 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- St Anthony Hospital
10.0 mi away5★ - St Clare Hospital
5.9 mi away4★ - St Francis Community Hospital
8.7 mi away4★ - Highline Medical Center
14.9 mi away4★ - Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
0.0 mi away2★ - Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
9.5 mi away2★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).