Critical access hospital in Del Norte, CO
Rio Grande Hospital
310 County Rd 14, Del Norte, CO 81132 · (719) 657-2510
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
Rio Grande Hospital at a glance
Rio Grande Hospital is a for-profit critical access hospital in Del Norte, Colorado (Rio Grande County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Colorado average of 4.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 45 minutes in the ER, better than the Colorado median of 137 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Rio Grande County
- CMS Certification Number
- 061301
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 74.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 74.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 87 | 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) | 45 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 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) | 12.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.6% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Other hospitals near Rio Grande Hospital
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19021 US Highway 285, La Jara, CO 81140 · 31.9 mi
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Not ratedSan Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
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★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Rio Grande Hospital's rating?
Rio Grande Hospital has 4 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 Rio Grande Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 45 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Colorado median is 137 minutes.
Does Rio Grande Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Rio Grande Hospital and how do I contact it?
Rio Grande Hospital is at 310 County Rd 14, Del Norte, CO 81132. Phone: (719) 657-2510.
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.