Critical access hospital in Baker City, OR
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City
3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814 · (541) 523-6461
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City at a glance
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City is a non-profit critical access hospital in Baker City, Oregon (Baker County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Oregon average of 3.3.
60% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 92 minutes in the ER, better than the Oregon median of 159 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Baker County
- CMS Certification Number
- 381315
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 65% | 73.2% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 60% | 74.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 72 | 604 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 92 min | 159 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 54% | 58.6% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 15.2% | 12% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.3% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 9.4% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 20.9% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City
Grande Ronde Hospital
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★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City's rating?
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Oregon hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 92 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Oregon median is 159 minutes.
Does St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City and how do I contact it?
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City is at 3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814. Phone: (541) 523-6461.
About this data
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