Critical access hospital in Gardnerville, NV
Carson Valley Health
1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410 · (775) 782-1500
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Carson Valley Health at a glance
Carson Valley Health is a non-profit critical access hospital in Gardnerville, Nevada (Douglas County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Nevada average of 3.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 143 minutes in the ER, close to the Nevada median of 148 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Douglas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 291306
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 68.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 68.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 293 | 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) | 143 min | 148 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78% | 71.9% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.3% | 15.1% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13.3% | 12.5% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carson Valley Health's rating?
Carson Valley Health has 5 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 Valley Health?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 143 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nevada median is 148 minutes.
Does Carson Valley Health have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Carson Valley Health and how do I contact it?
Carson Valley Health is at 1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Phone: (775) 782-1500.
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.