Acute care hospital in Phoenix, AZ
Valleywise Health Medical Center
2601 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 · (602) 344-5011
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
Valleywise Health Medical Center at a glance
Valleywise Health Medical Center is a government acute care hospital in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Arizona average of 3.1.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 197 minutes in the ER, worse than the Arizona median of 180 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 3.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Maricopa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 030022
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 68.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 67.6% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 783 | 587 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 197 min | 180 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 91% | 60% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 76.6% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.8% | 14.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 12% | 12.1% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20.9% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.3% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.5% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.20 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.54 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.63 | 0.86 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.18 | 0.60 | 0.68 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valleywise Health Medical Center's rating?
Valleywise Health Medical Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Arizona hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Valleywise Health Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 197 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arizona median is 180 minutes.
Does Valleywise Health Medical Center have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Valleywise Health Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Valleywise Health Medical Center is at 2601 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Phone: (602) 344-5011.
About this data
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