Critical access hospital in Colfax, WA
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
1200 West Fairview, Colfax, WA 99111 · (509) 397-3435
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at a glance
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Colfax, Washington (Whitman County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Washington average of 3.2.
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 156 minutes in the ER, better than the Washington median of 169 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
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Whitman County
- CMS Certification Number
- 501327
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 89% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 88% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 71 | 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) | 156 min | 169 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 73% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.8% | 12.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.3% | 16% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.1% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.8% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
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★★★★★3AverageGarfield County Public Hospital District #1
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Not ratedTri-State Memorial Hospital
1221 Highland Avenue, Clarkston, WA 99403 · 34.1 mi
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★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitman Hospital and Medical Center's rating?
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center has 5 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 Whitman Hospital and Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 156 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Washington median is 169 minutes.
Does Whitman Hospital and Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Whitman Hospital and Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center is at 1200 West Fairview, Colfax, WA 99111. Phone: (509) 397-3435.
About this data
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