Critical access hospital in Kellogg, ID
Shoshone Medical Center
25 Jacobs Gulch Road, Kellogg, ID 83837 · (208) 784-1221
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
Shoshone Medical Center at a glance
Shoshone Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Kellogg, Idaho (Shoshone County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Idaho average of 3.5.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 119 minutes in the ER, better than the Idaho median of 131 minutes.
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
- Shoshone County
- CMS Certification Number
- 131314
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 45 | 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) | 119 min | 131 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 69% | 66.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.6% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shoshone Medical Center's rating?
Shoshone Medical Center has 3 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 Shoshone Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 119 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Idaho median is 131 minutes.
Does Shoshone Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Shoshone Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Shoshone Medical Center is at 25 Jacobs Gulch Road, Kellogg, ID 83837. Phone: (208) 784-1221.
About this data
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