Critical access hospital in Safford, AZ
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
1600 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546 · (928) 348-4000
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
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center at a glance
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Safford, Arizona (Graham County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 146 minutes in the ER, better than the Arizona median of 180 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Graham County
- CMS Certification Number
- 031319
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 75% | 68.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 73% | 67.6% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 285 | 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) | 146 min | 180 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 57% | 60% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 76.6% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6% | 5.8% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 146 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arizona median is 180 minutes.
Does Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center is at 1600 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546. Phone: (928) 348-4000.
About this data
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