Acute care hospital in Carson City, NV
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 · (775) 445-8000
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
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center at a glance
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Carson City, Nevada (Carson City County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Nevada average of 3.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 167 minutes in the ER, worse than the Nevada median of 148 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Carson City County
- CMS Certification Number
- 290019
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 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 68.7% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 68.7% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,001 | 511 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 167 min | 148 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 73% | 69.3% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83% | 71.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.2% | 15.1% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 16.1% | 12.5% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.7% | 14.6% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.4% | 21.8% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.7% | 17.9% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.07 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.71 | 0.31 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.01 | 0.34 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 2.35 | 0.52 | 0.80 | Worse |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.48 | 0.66 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.58 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center's rating?
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Nevada hospitals is 3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 167 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nevada median is 148 minutes.
Does Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center is at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703. Phone: (775) 445-8000.
About this data
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