Critical access hospital in Wheatland, WY
Platte County Hospital
201 14th Street, Wheatland, WY 82201 · (307) 322-3636
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
Platte County Hospital at a glance
Platte County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Wheatland, Wyoming (Platte County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Wyoming average of 3.4.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 123 minutes in the ER, close to the Wyoming median of 126 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Platte County
- CMS Certification Number
- 531305
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 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 81% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 44 | 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) | 123 min | 126 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 90% | 77.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.9% | 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) | 16.9% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Platte County Hospital's rating?
Platte County Hospital has 4 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 Platte County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 123 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Platte County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Platte County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Platte County Hospital is at 201 14th Street, Wheatland, WY 82201. Phone: (307) 322-3636.
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.