Critical access hospital in Sandpoint, ID
Bonner General Hospital
520 North Third Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864 · (208) 263-1441
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
Bonner General Hospital at a glance
Bonner General Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho (Bonner County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Idaho average of 3.5.
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 161 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 - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Bonner County
- CMS Certification Number
- 131328
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 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) | 74% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 73% | 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 230 | 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) | 161 min | 131 min | 157 min | Average |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 58% | 64.7% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 17% | 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) | 14.1% | 12.8% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 20.3% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 19.2% | 14.4% | 12.1% | 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 heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 20.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.67 | 1.02 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.92 | 0.50 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bonner General Hospital's rating?
Bonner General Hospital 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 Bonner General Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 161 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Idaho median is 131 minutes.
Does Bonner General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Bonner General Hospital and how do I contact it?
Bonner General Hospital is at 520 North Third Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Phone: (208) 263-1441.
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.