St. Clare Hospital
St. Clare Hospital is a medical facility located in Lakewood, WA. This hospital has been recognized for Critical Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
10% lower than 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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National Average
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
St. Clare Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Agastya
I’m constantly amazed at Dr Schmidt’s kindness, patience and expertise. He’s the best Doctor I’ve ever had.
Judy Osborne Apr 04 2025
Review for Dr. Schmidt
Dr. Dahan at Pediatric Healthcare in Puyallup has been our private Pediatrician for over 13 years! We came all the way from Fircrest/University place just to see him because he hears our concerns and can get us seen same day most days I call! He listens to all my concerns of all 3 of my children....
Kjersti Apr 02 2025
Review for Dr. Dahan
Location
St. Clare Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Clare Hospital located?
St. Clare Hospital is located at 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Clare Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Clare Hospital has been awarded with Critical Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is St. Clare Hospital highly rated with patients?
55% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Clare Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at St. Clare Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Clare Hospital profile..
How does St. Clare Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
I rarely write reviews like this, but felt compelled to share my experience under this doctor's care. Unfortunately, my experience with Dr. Agastya was incredibly disappointing. His lack of skill and clinical judgment was evident from the beginning. I left each appointment feeling more confused and...