Critical access hospital in Gunnison, CO
Gunnison Valley Hospital
711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO 81230 · (970) 641-1456
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
Gunnison Valley Hospital at a glance
Gunnison Valley Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Gunnison, Colorado (Gunnison County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 134 minutes in the ER, close to the Colorado median of 137 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Gunnison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 061320
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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) | 71% | 74.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 74.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 85 | 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) | 134 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 91.5% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gunnison Valley Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Gunnison Valley Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Gunnison Valley Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 134 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Colorado median is 137 minutes.
Does Gunnison Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Gunnison Valley Hospital and how do I contact it?
Gunnison Valley Hospital is at 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO 81230. Phone: (970) 641-1456.
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.