Critical access hospital in Homer, AK
South Peninsula Hospital
4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603 · (907) 235-8101
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
South Peninsula Hospital at a glance
South Peninsula Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Homer, Alaska (Kenai Peninsula County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 137 minutes in the ER, close to the Alaska median of 135 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Kenai Peninsula County
- CMS Certification Number
- 021313
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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) | 80% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 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) | 5 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 102 | 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) | 137 min | 135 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 54% | 61.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 39% | 72.1% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18% | 15.1% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 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 South Peninsula Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for South Peninsula Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at South Peninsula Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 137 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alaska median is 135 minutes.
Does South Peninsula Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is South Peninsula Hospital and how do I contact it?
South Peninsula Hospital is at 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603. Phone: (907) 235-8101.
About this data
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