Acute care hospital in Twin Falls, ID
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
801 Pole Line Road West, Twin Falls, ID 83301 · (208) 814-1000
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
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center at a glance
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho (Twin Falls County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Idaho average of 3.5.
63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 186 minutes in the ER, worse than the Idaho median of 131 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 3 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Twin Falls County
- CMS Certification Number
- 130002
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 67% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 63% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 718 | 397 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 186 min | 131 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 58% | 64.7% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 66.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 11.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 15.1% | 12.8% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.6% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 14.4% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.9% | 13.2% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.2% | 20.3% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.2% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.03 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.69 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.39 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.57 | 1.02 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.11 | 0.50 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center's rating?
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Idaho hospitals is 3.5 stars.
How long is the ER wait at St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 186 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Idaho median is 131 minutes.
Does St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center and how do I contact it?
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center is at 801 Pole Line Road West, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Phone: (208) 814-1000.
About this data
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