Critical access hospital in Powell, WY
Powell Valley Hospital
777 Avenue H, Powell, WY 82435 · (307) 754-1107
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
Powell Valley Hospital at a glance
Powell Valley Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Powell, Wyoming (Park County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Wyoming average of 3.4.
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 83 minutes in the ER, better than 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Park County
- CMS Certification Number
- 531310
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 79% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 152 | 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) | 83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 50% | 60.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 61% | 77.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.4% | 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) | 17.7% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Powell Valley Hospital's rating?
Powell Valley 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 Powell Valley Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 83 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Powell Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Powell Valley Hospital and how do I contact it?
Powell Valley Hospital is at 777 Avenue H, Powell, WY 82435. Phone: (307) 754-1107.
About this data
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