Critical access hospital in Viroqua, WI
Vernon Memorial Hospital
507 South Main St, Viroqua, WI 54665 · (608) 637-2101
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
Vernon Memorial Hospital at a glance
Vernon Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Viroqua, Wisconsin (Vernon County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
77% 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 2 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Vernon County
- CMS Certification Number
- 521348
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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) | 80% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 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) | 4 / 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) | 5 / 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 | 211 | 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 |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 73% | 70.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 71% | 78.7% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.1% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 11.8% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 24.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.5% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.77 | 0.64 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vernon Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Vernon Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Vernon Memorial 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 Vernon Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Vernon Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Vernon Memorial Hospital is at 507 South Main St, Viroqua, WI 54665. Phone: (608) 637-2101.
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.