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Address
401 15TH AVENUE SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemulticare.org
Facilities & services
365
total beds
10
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath lab
Other services
Inpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Restroom unisex Public restrooms Medication disposal Free parking garage Free parking lot Free street parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 11 min of 1,537 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 15 min of 35 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 172,024 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
48 min of 33 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
0.76 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.27 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.11 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.33 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
56% rated 9 or 10 of 10
56%
Would recommend
56% would definitely recommend
56%
Nurse communication
68% said nurses always communicated well
68%
Doctor communication
67% said doctors always communicated well
67%
Cleanliness
61% said the room was always clean
61%
Quietness at night
44% said the area was always quiet at night
44%
Clinicians on staff
677
total clinicians
53
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 68
Internal medicine 66
Anesthesiology 33
General surgery 22
Cardiology 18
Orthopedic surgery 16
Neurology 15
Pulmonology 14
Hematology / oncology 10
Interventional cardiology 7
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
Critical care 3
Interventional radiology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital?

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (253) 697-2102 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 Puyallup.

Is Multicare Good Samaritan 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 Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, call (253) 697-2102.

Where is Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital located?

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital is located at 401 15Th Avenue Se, Puyallup, WA, 98372. Phone: (253) 697-2102.