Critical access hospital in Lake Isabella, CA
Kern Valley Healthcare District
6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 · (760) 379-2681
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kern Valley Healthcare District at a glance
Kern Valley Healthcare District is a government critical access hospital in Lake Isabella, California (Kern County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the California average of 3.1.
50% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 163 minutes in the ER, better than the California median of 182 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Kern County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051314
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 54% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 50% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 29 | 768 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 163 min | 182 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 4% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 53% | 70% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.8% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.8% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kern Valley Healthcare District's rating?
Kern Valley Healthcare District has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for California hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Kern Valley Healthcare District?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 163 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The California median is 182 minutes.
Does Kern Valley Healthcare District have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Kern Valley Healthcare District and how do I contact it?
Kern Valley Healthcare District is at 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Phone: (760) 379-2681.
About this data
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