Acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)
9040A Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431 · (253) 968-1110
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
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) at a glance
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) is a government acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington (Pierce County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 179 minutes in the ER, worse than the Washington median of 169 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Department of Defense)
- Ownership
- Department of Defense
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Pierce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 50005F
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 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 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,657 | 539 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 179 min | 169 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 74% | 60.2% | 63.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 1.01 | 0.60 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 2.22 | 0.57 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.07 | 0.45 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)'s rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis). This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 179 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Washington median is 169 minutes.
Does Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) and how do I contact it?
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) is at 9040A Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431. Phone: (253) 968-1110.
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.