Critical access hospital in Sandwich, IL
Valley West Community Hospital
1301 North Main Street, Sandwich, IL 60548 · (815) 786-8484
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
Valley West Community Hospital at a glance
Valley West Community Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Sandwich, Illinois (De Kalb County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Illinois average of 3.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 136 minutes in the ER, better than the Illinois median of 175 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- De Kalb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141340
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 70.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 112 | 558 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 136 min | 175 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 87% | 62.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 83.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.8% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.7% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valley West Community Hospital's rating?
Valley West Community Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Illinois hospitals is 3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Valley West Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 136 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Illinois median is 175 minutes.
Does Valley West Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Valley West Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Valley West Community Hospital is at 1301 North Main Street, Sandwich, IL 60548. Phone: (815) 786-8484.
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.