Critical access hospital in Truckee, CA
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161 · (530) 587-6011
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Tahoe Forest Hospital at a glance
Tahoe Forest Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Truckee, California (Nevada County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the California average of 3.1.
90% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 121 minutes in the ER, better than the California median of 182 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Nevada County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051328
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 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 90% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 278 | 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) | 121 min | 182 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 97% | 68.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 70% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.4% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.2% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.4% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Worse |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tahoe Forest Hospital's rating?
Tahoe Forest Hospital 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 Tahoe Forest Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 121 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The California median is 182 minutes.
Does Tahoe Forest Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Tahoe Forest Hospital and how do I contact it?
Tahoe Forest Hospital is at 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161. Phone: (530) 587-6011.
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.