Acute care hospital in Vernal, UT
Ashley Regional Medical Center
150 West 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078 · (435) 789-3342
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ashley Regional Medical Center at a glance
Ashley Regional Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital in Vernal, Utah (Uintah County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Utah average of 4.2.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 116 minutes in the ER, better than the Utah median of 135 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Uintah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 460030
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 | 1 | 4 | 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 77.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 76.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 148 | 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) | 116 min | 135 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 76% | 67.3% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 87.4% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.3% | 16.6% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.5% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.98 | 0.91 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Ashley Regional Medical Center
Uintah Basin Medical Center
250 West 300 North, Roosevelt, UT 84066 · 30.4 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashley Regional Medical Center's rating?
Ashley Regional Medical Center 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 Ashley Regional Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 116 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Utah median is 135 minutes.
Does Ashley Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ashley Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Ashley Regional Medical Center is at 150 West 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. Phone: (435) 789-3342.
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.