Acute care hospital in Vail, CO
Vail Health Hospital
181 W Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · (970) 476-2451
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
Vail Health Hospital at a glance
Vail Health Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Vail, Colorado (Eagle County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Colorado average of 4.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 141 minutes in the ER, close to the Colorado median of 137 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Eagle County
- CMS Certification Number
- 060096
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 82% | 74.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 74.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 309 | 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) | 141 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 83% | 73.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 91.5% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.8% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.2% | 20.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.87 | 0.98 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.30 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vail Health Hospital's rating?
Vail Health Hospital has 5 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 Vail Health Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 141 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Colorado median is 137 minutes.
Does Vail Health Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Vail Health Hospital and how do I contact it?
Vail Health Hospital is at 181 W Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657. Phone: (970) 476-2451.
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.