Critical access hospital in Preston, ID
Franklin County Medical Center
44 North First East, Preston, ID 83263 · (208) 852-0137
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
Franklin County Medical Center at a glance
Franklin County Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Preston, Idaho (Franklin 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 188 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 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 131322
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 | 2 | 1 |
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) | 89% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 97 | 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) | 188 min | 131 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 54% | 66.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.3% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 20.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Franklin County Medical Center's rating?
Franklin County 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 Franklin County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 188 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Idaho median is 131 minutes.
Does Franklin County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Franklin County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Franklin County Medical Center is at 44 North First East, Preston, ID 83263. Phone: (208) 852-0137.
About this data
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