Franciscan Urgent Care at St. Joseph in Tacoma , WA | VMFH
Preventive Care Clinic • Tacoma, WA
About
Summary: The Franciscan Urgent Care at St. Joseph in Tacoma is part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), a nonprofit integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region. VMFH operates 11 U.S. locations (including Tacoma) and offers urgent/acute care alongside its broader hospital and specialty services. VMFH is headquartered in Tacoma, part of the CommonSpirit Health network, and focuses on compassionate, accessible care across a wide range of services. For specific hours, services, or to verify urgent care availability at the St. Joseph location, visit vmfh.org or contact VMFH Tacoma facilities directly.
Clinic Type
Preventive Care Clinic
Address
1145 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Washington 98402, US
Phone
800-276-8807
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- poyst.com: 4.2 out of 5 stars (based on 5 reviews) (5 reviews)
- BestProsInTown: Not explicitly averaged, but generally positive sentiment cited across reviews (69 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and compassionate staff and medical personnel
- Prompt and efficient service reported by many patients
- Thorough care and professional expertise for urgent medical needs
- Convenient access to in-house services like X-rays and phlebotomy
- Helpful location within a connected hospital network for seamless care transitions
Common complaints
- Long wait times reported by some patients
- Occasional reports of dismissive or condescending bedside manner from certain providers
- Challenges with coordination of follow-up care and referrals within the broader health system
- Communication issues regarding wait estimates and treatment plans
"This is my preferred place if needing prompt care great services very adequate for the need of the patient and short amount of time and very friendly, passionate providers and thorough."
— Patient review via checkbook.org"Rude, condescending, and rushed. The worst. One of the most rude healthcare providers I've ever dealt with. Extremely dismissive and condescending."
— Patient review via HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Best US hospitals for maternity care? Tacoma WA clinic ranked | Tacoma News Tribune — Dec 10, 2025
- CommonSpirit hospital plans 16-bed infusion center — Feb 24, 2026
- Christian Podaca, ARNP, Nephrology Specialist - Tacoma, WA | Healthline FindCare — Jun 29, 2026
- ‘Not enough docs.’ Will end of Tacoma physician training program worsen that? - Yahoo News Canada — Feb 4, 2026
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Recognized Nationally for Quality Excellence — Nov 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Community Health Care is a nonprofit health organization based in Tacoma, Washington, offering family practice and compassionate, accessible care for patients with or without insurance in the greater Tacoma and Pierce County area. Key points: - Founded in 1969; headquarters in Tacoma - 10 offices across the United States (primarily in WA) - Mission: provide the highest quality health care with compassionate service for all - Services highlighted: patient advocacy, family practice, and community-focused programs - Organization details: 175 employees, annual revenue around $20 million - Contact and location: HQ at 1148 Broadway, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402; additional offices listed in Tacoma, Lakewood, Spanaway, and surrounding areas If you’re seeking specific location within Tacoma, the HQ address and nearby office options (e.g., 11225 Pacific Ave, Tacoma; 1148 Broadway, Tacoma) may be most relevant.
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