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DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL

360 SOUTH LOLA LANE, PAHRUMP, NV 89048

CMS Overall Rating
★★★★★2/5
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Critical Access HospitalThis small rural hospital is not required to report all Medicare quality measures. Missing data does not reflect poor quality — it reflects small patient volumes.

About DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL

Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
Yes
CMS Certification Number
291311

Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer beds, designed to improve access to healthcare in rural areas. They receive special Medicare reimbursement.

How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs Nevada Average
2★vs 3.0★ avg
▼ Below Nevada average
vs Similar Hospitals
2★vs 3.2★ avg
▼ Below average for its type
Critical Access Hospitals
State Rank (Rated Hospitals)
#24of 25
Bottom half in Nevada

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

COPD Survival
8.6%
Same as national avg

Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.

Heart Failure Survival
10.9%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Pneumonia Survival
17.8%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate
N/A

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate
N/A

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate
N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate
0.00
✓ At or below benchmark

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Failure Readmission
20.7%
Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Pneumonia Readmission
17.1%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Timely & Effective Care

How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average

ER Median Visit Time
160 min
▼ Worse than US average (157.08 min)

Median time patients spent in the emergency department from arrival until they left, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric patients. Across US hospitals the typical (median) time is about 2.5 hours.

Left Before Seen Rate
1%
▲ Better than US average (1.68%)

Percentage of ER patients who left before being evaluated by a provider. Lower is better — a high rate suggests the ER is overcrowded or understaffed.

Staff Flu Vaccination Rate
88%
▲ Better than US average (74.5%)

Percentage of healthcare workers who received the influenza vaccine. Vaccinated staff protect vulnerable patients from flu transmission during hospitalization.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for heart failure patients
$18,858
≈ Same as national avg
51 cases
Payment for pneumonia patients
$20,220
≈ Same as national avg
65 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Nearby Hospitals

Other hospitals in PAHRUMP and nearby ZIP codes in Nevada

SAINT ROSE DOMINICAN HOSPITALS - SIENA CAMPUS
HENDERSON, NV 89052
★★★★★3/5
WEST HENDERSON HOSPITAL
HENDERSON, NV 89052
Not rated
SEVEN HILLS HOSPITAL
HENDERSON, NV 89052
Not rated
SAINT ROSE DOMINICAN HOSPITALS - NORTH LAS VEGAS
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
Not rated
NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030
★★★★★3/5
MESA VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL
MESQUITE, NV 89027
★★★★★2/5

Other Critical Access Hospitals in Nevada

13 critical access hospitals in Nevada report to CMS — top rated shown first

See all 13 critical access hospitals in Nevada →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)?▼
Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds, located more than 35 miles from the nearest hospital. They receive special Medicare funding to keep rural healthcare accessible.
Why doesn't this hospital have a star rating?▼
Critical Access Hospitals are exempt from CMS star ratings because their small patient volumes make statistical comparisons unreliable. This is not a reflection of quality.
Are Critical Access Hospitals safe?▼
CAHs meet federal safety standards and are regularly inspected. For complex procedures, they often transfer patients to larger facilities — which is the right call for patient safety.
Why is some clinical data missing?▼
CAHs report fewer measures to CMS because their patient volumes are too small to produce statistically valid results. Missing data does not mean poor quality.
Should I travel to a larger hospital instead?▼
For emergencies, go to the nearest hospital. For planned procedures like joint replacement or cancer surgery, discuss with your doctor whether the procedure volume at a larger hospital would be beneficial.
How does DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL rank among hospitals in Nevada?▼
DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL ranks #24 out of 25 rated hospitals in Nevada by CMS overall star rating. For context, the state average CMS star rating is 3.0.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.