Acute care hospital in Brighton, CO
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital
1600 Prairie Center Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601 · (303) 498-1600
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
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital at a glance
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Brighton, Colorado (Adams County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Colorado average of 4.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 166 minutes in the ER, worse than the Colorado median of 137 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Adams County
- CMS Certification Number
- 060004
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 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 74.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 74.7% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 543 | 649 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 166 min | 137 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 74% | 73.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 91.5% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13% | 10.9% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.1% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 12.1% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.3% | 13.9% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.5% | 20.1% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.91 | 0.98 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.88 | 0.45 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.90 | 0.71 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital's rating?
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Colorado hospitals is 4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 166 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Colorado median is 137 minutes.
Does Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital and how do I contact it?
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital is at 1600 Prairie Center Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: (303) 498-1600.
About this data
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