Acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in Fort Wainwright, AK
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
4076 Neely Rd, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 · (907) 361-4000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) at a glance
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) is a government acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in Fort Wainwright, Alaska (Fairbanks North Star County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 139 minutes in the ER, close to the Alaska median of 135 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Department of Defense)
- Ownership
- Department of Defense
- Emergency services
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 02014F
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 74.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 153 | 271 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 139 min | 135 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)'s rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright). This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 139 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alaska median is 135 minutes.
Does Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) and how do I contact it?
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) is at 4076 Neely Rd, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703. Phone: (907) 361-4000.
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.