Critical access hospital in Moscow, ID
Gritman Medical Center
700 South Main Street, Moscow, ID 83843 · (208) 882-4511
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Gritman Medical Center at a glance
Gritman Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Moscow, Idaho (Latah County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Idaho average of 3.5.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 122 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
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Latah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 131327
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 6 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 72% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 172 | 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) | 122 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) | 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 failure patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 12.8% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.7% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.1% | 20.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gritman Medical Center's rating?
Gritman 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 Gritman Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 122 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Idaho median is 131 minutes.
Does Gritman Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Gritman Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Gritman Medical Center is at 700 South Main Street, Moscow, ID 83843. Phone: (208) 882-4511.
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.