Critical access hospital in Afton, WY
Star Valley Medical Center
901 Adams Street, Afton, WY 83110 · (307) 885-5800
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
Star Valley Medical Center at a glance
Star Valley Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Afton, Wyoming (Lincoln County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 111 minutes in the ER, better than the Wyoming median of 126 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 531313
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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) | 72% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 93 | 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) | 111 min | 126 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 64% | 60.8% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83% | 77.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Average |
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 |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Star Valley Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Star Valley Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Star Valley Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 111 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Star Valley Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Star Valley Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Star Valley Medical Center is at 901 Adams Street, Afton, WY 83110. Phone: (307) 885-5800.
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.