Acute care hospital in Bethel, AK
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
PO Box 287, Bethel, AK 99559 · (907) 543-6000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital at a glance
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Bethel, Alaska (Bethel County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Alaska average of 2.9.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Tribal
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Bethel County
- CMS Certification Number
- 020018
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 56% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 74.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 144 | 271 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 77% | 61.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 72.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.8% | 15.1% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.8% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital's rating?
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Alaska hospitals is 2.9 stars.
Does Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital and how do I contact it?
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital is at PO Box 287, Bethel, AK 99559. Phone: (907) 543-6000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.