Acute care hospital in Riverton, WY
Sagewest Health Care
2100 W Sunset Dr, Riverton, WY 82501 · (307) 856-4161
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sagewest Health Care at a glance
Sagewest Health Care is a for-profit acute care hospital in Riverton, Wyoming (Fremont County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Wyoming average of 3.4.
50% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 145 minutes in the ER, worse than the Wyoming median of 126 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Fremont County
- CMS Certification Number
- 530008
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 55% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 50% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 191 | 187 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 145 min | 126 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 0.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 62% | 60.8% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 53% | 77.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.5% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.4% | 20.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16% | 17% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.96 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.78 | 0.50 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sagewest Health Care's rating?
Sagewest Health Care has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wyoming hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Sagewest Health Care?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 145 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Sagewest Health Care have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Sagewest Health Care and how do I contact it?
Sagewest Health Care is at 2100 W Sunset Dr, Riverton, WY 82501. Phone: (307) 856-4161.
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.