Facility Information

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  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals
  • Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Address: 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201
  • County: Upshur County
  • Phone: (304) 472-2000
  • Emergency Services: Yes
  • Birth-Friendly Designation: Yes — meets CMS criteria

St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc scores in the average range with a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 5.5/10 (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 St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc 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 / 1 Worse
Mortality Measures
0 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 251 completed surveys from St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc patients for the 2024 reporting period.

Survey Rating: ★★★★★ Patient Experience (5.0/5)

Timely Care Score: 95.4 (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.

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 60.4 extra days in the hospital after discharge (worse than average).
  • Pneumonia Patients: Patients spent average of 30.7 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).

Outpatient Surgery Patient Experience

Based on surveys collected from patients who had outpatient surgery or procedures here, this section shows the percentages of patients who reported highly positive experiences:

  • Facility Cleanliness & Respect: 99% of patients reported the facility was clean and the staff were helpful and respectful.
  • Procedure Communication: 94% of patients felt the staff explained their surgical procedure clearly.
  • Discharge Preparation: 97% of patients received clear instructions on how to handle recovery at home.
  • High Patient Rating: 89% of patients gave the outpatient department a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
  • Willingness to Recommend: 85% of patients would definitely recommend this outpatient department to others.

FAQs

Q. What is the safety grade of ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC?
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC has a SafeHospitals USA safety grade of C with a safety score of 5.5/10, based on federal CMS quality data. This grade is calculated from hospital safety indicators, infection control performance, and mortality measures.
Q. Is ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC designated as Birth-Friendly?
Yes, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC 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 ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC compared to the national average?
Medicare spending and billing cost data is not available for ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC in the current CMS release.
Q. What do patient surveys say about outpatient surgery at ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC?
Based on official patient experience surveys, 85% of outpatient surgical patients would definitely recommend ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC to others. Additionally, 99% reported that the outpatient department was clean and the staff were helpful and respectful.
Q. Does ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC offer emergency services?
Yes, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC 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.