Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, located at 900 Caton Avenue in Baltimore, MD, has been serving the community for over 150 years. As a full-service teaching hospital with 254 beds, Ascension Saint Agnes is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for all your health needs. We offer advanced specialty care in areas such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, cancer, and heart care, all on one convenient campus. Our commitment extends to providing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technology, ensuring you and your family receive the best possible care close to home.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Facility ID 210011

Location

Address 900 CATON AVENUE
City/Town Baltimore
State MD
ZIP Code 21229
County/Parish BALTIMORE CITY

Health System

Health System Ascension
Health System Website Domain ascension.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 84
Health System Total Beds 17222
Health System Hospital Locations Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Oklahoma, NA, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Church
Ownership Details Ascension
Emergency Services Yes

Beau Higginbotham

President and CEO

The Executive Leadership team at Saint Agnes embraces our hospital’s founding mission while also focusing intently on our vision for the future. They are leaders who understand and value the importance of Philanthropy as the hospital grows and continuously changes, in order to best serve the needs of our patients and community. They care passionately for the patients who trust us, as well as the people who chose to work here. They are leaders we are truly proud to call our own.

Michael Finegan

Vice President of Operations

The Executive Leadership team at Saint Agnes embraces our hospital’s founding mission while also focusing intently on our vision for the future. They are leaders who understand and value the importance of Philanthropy as the hospital grows and continuously changes, in order to best serve the needs of our patients and community. They care passionately for the patients who trust us, as well as the people who chose to work here. They are leaders we are truly proud to call our own.

Carole Miller, MD

Interim Chief Medical Officer

The Executive Leadership team at Saint Agnes embraces our hospital’s founding mission while also focusing intently on our vision for the future. They are leaders who understand and value the importance of Philanthropy as the hospital grows and continuously changes, in order to best serve the needs of our patients and community. They care passionately for the patients who trust us, as well as the people who chose to work here. They are leaders we are truly proud to call our own.

Mitch Lomax

Chief Financial Officer

The Executive Leadership team at Saint Agnes embraces our hospital’s founding mission while also focusing intently on our vision for the future. They are leaders who understand and value the importance of Philanthropy as the hospital grows and continuously changes, in order to best serve the needs of our patients and community. They care passionately for the patients who trust us, as well as the people who chose to work here. They are leaders we are truly proud to call our own.

Matt Falcao

Vice President of Strategy

The Executive Leadership team at Saint Agnes embraces our hospital’s founding mission while also focusing intently on our vision for the future. They are leaders who understand and value the importance of Philanthropy as the hospital grows and continuously changes, in order to best serve the needs of our patients and community. They care passionately for the patients who trust us, as well as the people who chose to work here. They are leaders we are truly proud to call our own. [2] Board Member at Health Care Access Maryland, Term: May 2024-April 2026.

Olivia Farrow, Esq.

Vice President of Medical Affairs

I give what I can because I know that every single dollar donated to the Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation is put to good use, in ways that benefit our patients. I am happy to help.

Aaron Piccirilli

Vice President, Foundation Development & Executive Director, Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation

Joined Ascension Saint Agnes from MedStar Health, where he served as vice president of philanthropy initiatives since 2006. [7] Led philanthropic activities for MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety, the MedStar Institute for Innovation, the MedStar Simulation and Training Education Lab and the MedStar Sports Medicine Program since 2011. [7] Marketing and theology graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. [7] Described as a proven leader who understands the value of long-term relationship building, genuine, passionate, and committed to the cause.

Residency Programs

Allopathic Residency Program Yes
Dental Residency Program No
Osteopathic Residency Program No
Other Residency Programs No
Pediatric Residency Program No

Capacity & Services

Licensed Beds 407

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 2620.12
FTE Interns & Residents 71.62

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 18695
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 5552
Total Inpatient Days 52304
Bed Count 183
Available Bed Days 66795
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 3580
Discharges (Title XIX) 581
Total Discharges 10631

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 17087
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 3539
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 44635
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 129
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 47085
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 3580
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 581
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 10631

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital does an exceptional job of ensuring patients at the hospital do not get infections
Care Quality Concerns Low overall patient satisfaction. Patients report that the care team can be slow at times in meeting their needs. Hospital has an long ER wait time. It takes on average over 3 hours for patients to be seen and treated Hospital does not do a good job of treating conditions like pneumonia so that patients don't have to come back to the hospital.

Hospital Overall Rating

Patient Experience Star Ratings

Nurse Communication – Star Rating
Doctor Communication – Star Rating
Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating
Communication About Medicines – Star Rating
Discharge Information – Star Rating
Care Transition – Star Rating
Cleanliness – Star Rating
Quietness – Star Rating
Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating
Recommend Hospital – Star Rating

Recommendation Percentage

Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital 62%

Mortality Group Indicators

Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite No Different Than National Average

Timely & Effective Care

Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) 224

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients -7.6
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients -8
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients 19.4
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 12.2
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 11.9
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 6
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery 1
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate 13.3
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients 18.7
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate 18.5
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement 5.4
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) 14.6
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate 16.2
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Average Days per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Average Days per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery No Different than expected
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate No Different Than the National Rate

Infection SIRs

CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.525
CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.278
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.489
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.425
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.666

Fiscal Period

Fiscal Year Begin Jul 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Jun 30, 2023

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $9,880
Bad Debt Expense $9,786
Uncompensated Care Cost $15,909
Total Uncompensated Care $15,909

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $237,641
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $331,067
Depreciation Expense $20,903
Total Operating Costs $316,912

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $248,029
Outpatient Charges $266,316
Total Patient Charges $514,345

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs $31,563
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC)
Adjusted Salaries $237,641
Contract Labor (Patient Care) $4,936
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching) $26
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents) $725

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $7,776
Short-Term Investments
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $66,944
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Inventory $8,880
Prepaid Expenses
Other Current Assets $24,385
Total Current Assets $107,985

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value
Land Improvements Value
Building Value $232,859
Leasehold Improvements
Fixed Equipment Value
Major Movable Equipment
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $232,859

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments $26,494
Other Assets $101,716
Total Other Assets $128,210
Total Assets $469,053

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $53,695
Salaries & Wages Payable
Payroll Taxes Payable
Short-Term Debt $1,124
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $69,861
Total Current Liabilities $124,680

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt $67,131
Long-Term Notes Payable
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $43,570
Total Long-Term Liabilities $110,701
Total Liabilities $235,381

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $233,672
Total Fund Balances $233,672
Total Liabilities & Equity $469,053

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1) $17,965
DRG (Post-Oct 1) $54,222
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment
Eligible DSH % $0
Simulated MC Payments $1,050
Total IME Payments $6,152

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $243,394
Outpatient Revenue $459,691
Total Patient Revenue $703,086
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $196,420
Net Patient Revenue $506,665
Total Operating Expenses $568,707
Net Service Income $-62,042
Other Income $82,290
Total Income $20,248
Other Expenses $1,941
Net Income $18,307

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $108,926
Medicaid Charges $115,487
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

EHR Epic
EHR Version EpicCare Inpatient (not Community Connect)
EHR is Changing No

ERP Information

ERP Oracle
ERP Version Unknown
EHR is Changing No