Critical access hospital in Worland, WY
Washakie Medical Center
400 South 15th Street, Worland, WY 82401 · (307) 347-3221
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
Washakie Medical Center at a glance
Washakie Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Worland, Wyoming (Washakie County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Wyoming average of 3.4.
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 120 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
- Washakie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 531306
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 | 4 | 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) | 70% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 69% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 43 | 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) | 120 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) | 85% | 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) | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.8% | 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) | 17.3% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Washakie Medical Center
South Big Horn County Hospital
388 US Highway 20 South, Basin, WY 82410 · 23.5 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not ratedHot Springs County Memorial Hospital
150 East Arapahoe, Thermopolis, WY 82443 · 25.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Washakie Medical Center's rating?
Washakie Medical Center 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 Washakie Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 120 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Washakie Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Washakie Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Washakie Medical Center is at 400 South 15th Street, Worland, WY 82401. Phone: (307) 347-3221.
About this data
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