Critical access hospital in Ellensburg, WA
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
603 South Chestnut, Ellensburg, WA 98926 · (509) 962-9841
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
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital at a glance
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Ellensburg, Washington (Kittitas County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 122 minutes in the ER, better than the Washington median of 169 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Kittitas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 501333
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) | 72% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 159 | 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) | 122 min | 169 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 86% | 60.2% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82% | 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) | 20.6% | 16% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 16.6% | 11.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.8% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.77 | 0.45 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
Quincy Valley Medical Center
908 10th Avenue Southwest, Quincy, WA 98848 · 27.1 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not ratedYakima Valley Memorial
2811 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902 · 28.3 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★1Much below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Kittitas Valley Community Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Kittitas Valley Community Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 122 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Washington median is 169 minutes.
Does Kittitas Valley Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Kittitas Valley Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital is at 603 South Chestnut, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone: (509) 962-9841.
About this data
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