Acute care hospital in Arlington, WA
Cascade Valley Hospital
330 S Stillaguamish Ave, Arlington, WA 98223 · (360) 435-2133
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cascade Valley Hospital at a glance
Cascade Valley Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Arlington, Washington (Snohomish County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Washington average of 3.2.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 171 minutes in the ER, close to the Washington median of 169 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Snohomish County
- CMS Certification Number
- 500060
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 63% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 326 | 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) | 171 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 | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 45% | 60.2% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 55% | 73% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.5% | 16% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.5% | 11.3% | 12.1% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.7% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 1.03 | 1.00 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.93 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.33 | 0.45 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cascade Valley Hospital's rating?
Cascade Valley Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Washington hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Cascade Valley Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 171 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Washington median is 169 minutes.
Does Cascade Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Cascade Valley Hospital and how do I contact it?
Cascade Valley Hospital is at 330 S Stillaguamish Ave, Arlington, WA 98223. Phone: (360) 435-2133.
About this data
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