Critical access hospital in Pahrump, NV
Desert View Hospital
360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048 · (775) 751-7500
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Desert View Hospital at a glance
Desert View Hospital is a for-profit critical access hospital in Pahrump, Nevada (Nye County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Nevada average of 3.
59% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 163 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 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Nye County
- CMS Certification Number
- 291311
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 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) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 64% | 68.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 59% | 68.7% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 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 | 188 | 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) | 163 min | 148 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 71.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.5% | 15.1% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 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) | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Desert View Hospital's rating?
Desert View Hospital 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 Desert View Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 163 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nevada median is 148 minutes.
Does Desert View Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Desert View Hospital and how do I contact it?
Desert View Hospital is at 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048. Phone: (775) 751-7500.
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.