Acute care hospital in Post Falls, ID
Northwest Specialty Hospital
1593 East Polston Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854 · (208) 262-2300
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
Northwest Specialty Hospital at a glance
Northwest Specialty Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Post Falls, Idaho (Kootenai County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
83% 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.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- No
- County
- Kootenai County
- CMS Certification Number
- 130066
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 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 439 | 397 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 39% | 66.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Specialty Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Northwest Specialty Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Does Northwest Specialty Hospital have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Northwest Specialty Hospital and how do I contact it?
Northwest Specialty Hospital is at 1593 East Polston Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854. Phone: (208) 262-2300.
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.