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Address
1375 E 19TH AVE
Denver, CO 80218
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteintermountainhealthcare.org
Facilities & services
400
total beds
21
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
CCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Medication disposal Free parking garage Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 59 min of 337 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 56 min of 42 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 65,412 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 32 min of 26 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.48 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.14 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
0.65 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.63 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.45 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
80% rated 9 or 10 of 10
80%
Would recommend
80% would definitely recommend
80%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
83% said doctors always communicated well
83%
Cleanliness
75% said the room was always clean
75%
Quietness at night
67% said the area was always quiet at night
67%
Clinicians on staff
433
total clinicians
29
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 51
Internal medicine 42
Cardiology 29
Pulmonology 23
General surgery 12
Anesthesiology 12
Critical care 11
Neurology 10
Obstetrics / gynecology 6
Hematology / oncology 5
Interventional radiology 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Orthopedic surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Saint Joseph Hospital?

Saint Joseph Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (303) 812-2000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Denver.

Is Saint Joseph Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Saint Joseph Hospital, call (303) 812-2000.

Where is Saint Joseph Hospital located?

Saint Joseph Hospital is located at 1375 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO, 80218. Phone: (303) 812-2000.