Critical access hospital in Lewistown, MT
Central Montana Medical Center
408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT 59457 · (406) 535-7711
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
Central Montana Medical Center at a glance
Central Montana Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Lewistown, Montana (Fergus County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 102 minutes in the ER, better than the Montana median of 120 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Fergus County
- CMS Certification Number
- 271345
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 66% | 74.4% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 63% | 75.4% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 123 | 288 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 102 min | 120 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 68% | 53.1% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.1% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Montana Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Central Montana Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Central Montana Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 102 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Montana median is 120 minutes.
Does Central Montana Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Central Montana Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Central Montana Medical Center is at 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT 59457. Phone: (406) 535-7711.
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.