Critical access hospital in Columbus, WI
Columbus Community Hospital
1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925 · (920) 623-2200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Columbus Community Hospital at a glance
Columbus Community Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Columbus, Wisconsin (Columbia County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Wisconsin average of 3.8.
89% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 138 minutes in the ER, close to the Wisconsin median of 137 minutes.
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
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Columbia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 521338
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 91% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 89% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 269 | 464 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 138 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78% | 78.7% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.9% | 12% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.6% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.64 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbus Community Hospital's rating?
Columbus Community Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wisconsin hospitals is 3.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Columbus Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 138 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wisconsin median is 137 minutes.
Does Columbus Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Columbus Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Columbus Community Hospital is at 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925. Phone: (920) 623-2200.
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.