Critical access hospital in Orofino, ID
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics
301 Cedar Street, Orofino, ID 83544 · (208) 476-4555
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
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics at a glance
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit critical access hospital in Orofino, Idaho (Clearwater County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than 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 144 minutes in the ER, worse than the Idaho median of 131 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Clearwater County
- CMS Certification Number
- 131320
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 71% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 63% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 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 | 107 | 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) | 144 min | 131 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 72% | 66.7% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 15.5% | 12.8% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.9% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 20.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics's rating?
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics has 2 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 Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 144 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Idaho median is 131 minutes.
Does Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics and how do I contact it?
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is at 301 Cedar Street, Orofino, ID 83544. Phone: (208) 476-4555.
About this data
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