Acute care hospital in Cedar City, UT
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital
1303 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721 · (435) 868-5800
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
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital at a glance
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Cedar City, Utah (Iron County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Utah average of 4.2.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 156 minutes in the ER, worse than the Utah median of 135 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Iron County
- CMS Certification Number
- 460007
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 77.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 76.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 440 | 476 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 156 min | 135 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.7% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 52% | 67.3% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 87.4% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.9% | 11.5% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.8% | 20.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.2% | 16.6% | 17.3% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.91 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.36 | Better |
Frequently asked questions
What is Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital's rating?
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Utah hospitals is 4.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 156 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Utah median is 135 minutes.
Does Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital and how do I contact it?
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital is at 1303 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721. Phone: (435) 868-5800.
About this data
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