Acute care hospital in West Branch, MI
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch
2463 South M-30, West Branch, MI 48661 · (989) 345-3660
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
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch at a glance
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch is a government acute care hospital in West Branch, Michigan (Ogemaw County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.1.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 193 minutes in the ER, worse than the Michigan median of 161 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Ogemaw County
- CMS Certification Number
- 230095
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 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 69.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 68.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 436 | 499 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 193 min | 161 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 62% | 59.7% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 66% | 74.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 14.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.3% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.6% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 17.8% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch's rating?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Michigan hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 193 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Michigan median is 161 minutes.
Does Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch and how do I contact it?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch is at 2463 South M-30, West Branch, MI 48661. Phone: (989) 345-3660.
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.