Critical access hospital in Salida, CO
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201 · (719) 530-2200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center at a glance
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Salida, Colorado (Chaffee County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Colorado average of 4.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Chaffee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 061322
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 72% | 74.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 74.7% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| 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 | 139 | 649 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 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) | 16.8% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.9% | 8.8% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.76 | 0.30 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
St Thomas More Hospital
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Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center's rating?
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Colorado hospitals is 4 stars.
Does Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is at 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201. Phone: (719) 530-2200.
About this data
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