Critical access hospital in Aspen, CO
Aspen Valley Hospital District
401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 81611 · (970) 544-1261
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
Aspen Valley Hospital District at a glance
Aspen Valley Hospital District is a government critical access hospital in Aspen, Colorado (Pitkin County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
81% 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
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Pitkin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 061324
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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) | 81% | 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| 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 | 151 | 649 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 13.9% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.30 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Aspen Valley Hospital District
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aspen Valley Hospital District's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Aspen Valley Hospital District. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Does Aspen Valley Hospital District have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Aspen Valley Hospital District and how do I contact it?
Aspen Valley Hospital District is at 401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 81611. Phone: (970) 544-1261.
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.