Critical access hospital in Blanding, UT
Blue Mountain Hospital
802 South 200 West, Blanding, UT 84511 · (435) 678-3993
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
Blue Mountain Hospital at a glance
Blue Mountain Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Blanding, Utah (San Juan County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 184 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- San Juan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 461310
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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) | 69% | 76.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 121 | 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) | 184 min | 135 min | 157 min | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 16.6% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Blue Mountain Hospital
San Juan Hospital
380 West 100 North, Monticello, UT 84535 · 23.2 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedSouthwest Memorial Hospital
1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321 · 40 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Mountain Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Blue Mountain Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Blue Mountain Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 184 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Utah median is 135 minutes.
Does Blue Mountain Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Blue Mountain Hospital and how do I contact it?
Blue Mountain Hospital is at 802 South 200 West, Blanding, UT 84511. Phone: (435) 678-3993.
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.