St. Joseph Hospital
Owned by Covenant Health
Nashua, NH • Hospital ID 300011
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 18m
This is 54m longer
than the NH average
Ranked #18 of 26 NH hospitals for speed
Faster than 30% of NH hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
30.1 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions0%
Average complications0%
Average patient experience-2%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
34
Out of 100 (compared to other NH hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of NH hospitals
Top third of NH hospitals
Average
Middle third of NH hospitals
Middle third of NH hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of NH hospitals
Bottom third of NH hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other NH hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in NH
Hospitals in NH with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital 97 min
- Weeks Medical Center 108 min
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital 112 min
- Memorial Hospital, The 116 min
- Cottage Hospital 118 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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