Critical access hospital in Rock Springs, WY
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
1200 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · (307) 362-3711
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County at a glance
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County is a government critical access hospital in Rock Springs, Wyoming (Sweetwater County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 150 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
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Sweetwater County
- CMS Certification Number
- 531318
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 69% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 63% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 181 | 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) | 150 min | 126 min | 157 min | Average |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 75% | 60.8% | 63.8% | 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) | 10% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.5% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20% | 20.6% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 150 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County and how do I contact it?
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County is at 1200 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Phone: (307) 362-3711.
About this data
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