Facility Information

📋 Quick Reference

  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
  • Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Address: 1506 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915
  • County: Outagamie County
  • Phone: (920) 738-2000
  • Emergency Services: Yes
  • Birth-Friendly Designation: Yes — meets CMS criteria

Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus scores in the average range with a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 6.2/10 (Grade C — Average). The 2024 CMS data shows mixed results: some measures meet or exceed national standards, while others fall short. Patients should ask specific questions about infection control and readmission rates before admission.

How Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus Compares Nationally

Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's official source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five quality measures. Here is what the data shows for this facility:

0 Better / 0 Worse
Mortality Measures
1 Better / 0 Worse
Safety Measures
1 Better / 0 Worse
Readmission Rates

Patient Experience & Survey Data

Patient experience surveys (HCAHPS) ask discharged patients about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and overall rating. CMS collected 285 completed surveys from Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus patients for the 2024 reporting period.

Survey Rating: ★★★★☆ Patient Experience (4.0/5)

Timely Care Score: 118.3 (national average: ~80.0)

This facility's timely care score exceeds the national benchmark, indicating patients are seen and treated promptly — a meaningful indicator for emergency and urgent care situations.

Infection Control Performance

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most preventable patient safety risks. CMS tracks six HAI measures including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates. This facility has 0 HAI measures performing better than the national benchmark.

This facility does not currently outperform HAI benchmarks in the 2024 CMS dataset. This is a important concern for patients scheduled for surgery, catheter procedures, or extended ICU stays. Ask your care team about infection prevention protocols.

Maternity & Birthing Care

✓ Designated as "Birth-Friendly" by Medicare (CMS).

This hospital is designated as Birth-Friendly by CMS, meaning it is committed to high standards of maternal safety and care.

Medicare Billing Cost & Spending

Medicare spends an average of $21,159 per patient episode here, compared to the national average cost of $27,477.

✓ This hospital spends 23.0% less than the national average, making it cost-efficient for Medicare services.

Recovery & Hospital Return Days

This section shows whether discharged patients spent extra days back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving, compared to the national average. Fewer days indicate a safer discharge process and a better recovery at home:

  • Heart Failure Patients: Patients spent average of 59.3 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).
  • Pneumonia Patients: Patients spent average of 13.6 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).
  • Heart Attack Patients: Patients spent average of 26.4 extra days in the hospital after discharge (worse than average).

FAQs

Q. What is the safety grade of ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS?
ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS has a SafeHospitals USA safety grade of C with a safety score of 6.2/10, based on federal CMS quality data. This grade is calculated from hospital safety indicators, infection control performance, and mortality measures.
Q. Is ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS designated as Birth-Friendly?
Yes, ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS is designated as Birth-Friendly by CMS (Medicare). This means they participate in quality programs focused on improving maternal health outcomes and birthing safety.
Q. How expensive is care at ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS compared to the national average?
Medicare spends an average of $21,159 per patient episode at ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS, compared to the national average of $27,477. This means the hospital's billing cost is 23.0% less than the national average.
Q. What do patient surveys say about outpatient surgery at ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS?
Patient experience survey ratings for outpatient surgery are not available for ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS in the current reporting period.
Q. Does ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS offer emergency services?
Yes, ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS provides emergency services. They are equipped to handle 24/7 urgent and emergency medical needs.

About Our Scoring Methodology

Our SafeHospitals USA Safety Score is calculated from the official CMS Hospital Compare dataset using a weighted composite of: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI, 30% weight), patient safety indicator measures (25%), mortality measure outcomes (20%), 30-day readmission rates (15%), and patient experience survey scores (10%). Scores range from 0–10 and are normalized against the national distribution of all Medicare-certified facilities.

Scores are recalculated annually when CMS releases updated Hospital Compare data. The current scores reflect the 2024 CMS data release, last verified by our data team on March 15, 2026.