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Ascension Saint Francis

Ascension Saint Francis is a medical facility located in Milwaukee, WI. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™.

65%

Patient Experience Rating

Equal to 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.

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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).

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64%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% lower than the national average

65%

Would definitely recommend

Equal to the national average

Ascension Saint Francis

National Average

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%43%47%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%75%76%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%74%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%62%58%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%84%84%

Ascension Saint Francis

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%75%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%50%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

The entire staff took the time to change my physical to a preop. physical. They were so kind and understanding and worked so hard to get it done. Thanks to Christy and Dr. Nelson. My heros!

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Nelson

Easy to get an appt at a convenient time. Great staff. One of the best Doctors I've ever been to.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Evanich

He's caring and never seems rushed. When I have concerns. He always takes the time to talk thru them with me.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Clemence

Dr. Parisi, his physician’s assistants and staff have treated me for arthritis for several years. They have been highly attentive and clearly explained my options. Now that surgery is the best option, Dr. Parisi and his team answered all my questions and have begun guiding me through the scheduling...

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Parisi

Appreciated him listening to my concerns. Discussed medications. Made recommendations to other specialists Too bad that UHC only has so many primary care physicians Had to book my physical about 5 months in advance. Almost always end up seeing a nurse practitioner- less educated but we...

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Jorgenson

Location

Ascension Saint Francis

3237 S 16th St, Milwaukee WI 53215

CallDirections

(414) 647-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ascension Saint Francis located?

Ascension Saint Francis is located at 3237 S 16th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Ascension Saint Francis won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Ascension Saint Francis has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Ascension Saint Francis highly rated with patients?

64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Ascension Saint Francis score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Ascension Saint Francis?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Saint Francis profile..

How does Ascension Saint Francis rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

3237 S 16th St

Milwaukee, WI 53215

Directions

(414) 647-5000