Acute care hospital in American Fork, UT
American Fork Hospital
170 North 1100 East, American Fork, UT 84003 · (801) 855-3305
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
American Fork Hospital at a glance
American Fork Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in American Fork, Utah (Utah County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Utah average of 4.2.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 142 minutes in the ER, close to 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
- Utah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 460023
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 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 77.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 76.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,115 | 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) | 142 min | 135 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 0.7% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 69% | 67.3% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 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% | 11.5% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.6% | 20.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 16.6% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.90 | 0.91 | 1.00 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.73 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.46 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is American Fork Hospital's rating?
American Fork Hospital has 4 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 American Fork Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 142 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Utah median is 135 minutes.
Does American Fork Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is American Fork Hospital and how do I contact it?
American Fork Hospital is at 170 North 1100 East, American Fork, UT 84003. Phone: (801) 855-3305.
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.