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Address
6 13TH AVE E
Polson, MT 59860
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteprovidence.org
Facilities & services
22
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 54 min of 318 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 55 min of 23 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 5,768 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 40 min of 12 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
83% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
83%
Would recommend
79% would definitely recommend
no star
79%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
no star
84%
Doctor communication
85% said doctors always communicated well
no star
85%
Cleanliness
83% said the room was always clean
no star
83%
Quietness at night
69% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
69%
Clinicians on staff
129
total clinicians
9
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 13
Internal medicine 8
Cardiology 5
Orthopedic surgery 5
Interventional cardiology 4
General surgery 2
Pulmonology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Neurology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Providence St Joseph Medical Center?

Providence St Joseph Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (406) 883-5377 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 in Montana.

Is Providence St Joseph Medical Center 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 Providence St Joseph Medical Center, call (406) 883-5377.

Where is Providence St Joseph Medical Center located?

Providence St Joseph Medical Center is located at 6 13Th Ave E, Polson, MT, 59860. Phone: (406) 883-5377.