Critical access hospital in Coupeville, WA
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center
101 North Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239 · (360) 678-5151
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
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center at a glance
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Coupeville, Washington (Island County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Washington average of 3.2.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Island County
- CMS Certification Number
- 501339
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 | 4 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 70% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 166 | 539 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 58% | 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) | 14.7% | 12.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.8% | 16% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 15.9% | 11.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 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) | 21.5% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.14 | 0.45 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whidbeyhealth Medical Center's rating?
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Washington hospitals is 3.2 stars.
Does Whidbeyhealth Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Whidbeyhealth Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center is at 101 North Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239. Phone: (360) 678-5151.
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.