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Calvary St Luke's Hospital

📍 Launceston

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1879 · private

About

Calvary St Luke's Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in Launceston, Tasmania. It is part of the Calvary Health Care network, a leading provider of healthcare services in Australia. The hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, with a focus on compassionate care and patient-centered treatment. Calvary St Luke's Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare in a comfortable and supportive environment. The hospital features modern facilities and advanced technology, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. A team of experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals are available 24/7 to meet the needs of each patient. Whether you require surgery, medical treatment, or rehabilitation, Calvary St Luke's Hospital is dedicated to providing you with the care and support you need to recover and regain your health.

Legal name
Calvary St Luke's Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,569
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 38 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Launceston

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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