Critical access hospital in Thermopolis, WY
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
150 East Arapahoe, Thermopolis, WY 82443 · (307) 864-3121
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital at a glance
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Thermopolis, Wyoming (Hot Springs County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Wyoming average of 3.4.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 148 minutes in the ER, worse than the Wyoming median of 126 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Hot Springs County
- CMS Certification Number
- 531304
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 61 | 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) | 148 min | 126 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65% | 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) | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.1% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
Washakie Medical Center
400 South 15th Street, Worland, WY 82401 · 25.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital's rating?
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital has 3 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 Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 148 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital is at 150 East Arapahoe, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Phone: (307) 864-3121.
About this data
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