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Michigan · Acute Care
Tawas St Joseph Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tawas St Joseph Hospital ranks #2206 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2206 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
200 Hemlock, Tawas City, MI 48764 · Iosco County · (989) 362-9301
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tawas St Joseph Hospital ranks #2206 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2206 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 10 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 3-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Tawas St Joseph Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Tawas St Joseph Hospital vs. Michigan and the nation
- Tawas St Joseph Hosp…
Tawas St Joseph Hospital
3 stars
- Michigan avg
Michigan state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Tawas St Joseph Hospital rates below the Michigan average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Tawas St Joseph Hospital
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.5 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 24.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -4.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.91 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Tawas St Joseph Hospital outside Michigan, keyed to the sparse better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MI (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MI (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Michigan
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Michigan.
One of 147 Medicare-certified hospitals in Michigan, 6 are shown here.
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Ascension Genesys Hospital
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
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3/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tawas St Joseph Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Tawas St Joseph Hospital ranks #2206 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Tawas St Joseph Hospital?
Tawas St Joseph Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Tawas St Joseph Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 10 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Tawas St Joseph Hospital (sparse better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Tawas St Joseph Hospital?
Tawas St Joseph Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Tawas St Joseph Hospital?
Tawas St Joseph Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Tawas St Joseph Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Tawas St Joseph Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Tawas St Joseph Hospital?
Tawas St Joseph Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Tawas City, MI.
How much does Medicare spend at Tawas St Joseph Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Tawas St Joseph Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Tawas St Joseph Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Tawas St Joseph Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
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