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PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL

982 EAST COLUMBIA, COLVILLE, WA 99114

CMS Overall Rating
★★★★★3/5
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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 PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL

Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services
Yes
CMS Certification Number
501326

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 Washington Average
3★vs 3.2★ avg
▼ Below Washington average
vs Similar Hospitals
3★vs 3.2★ avg
▼ Below average for its type
Critical Access Hospitals
State Rank (Rated Hospitals)
#43of 60
Bottom half in Washington

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
10.9%
Same as national avg

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

Heart Failure Survival
17.7%
Worse than national avg

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

Pneumonia Survival
18.8%
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
19.5%
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
15.7%
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

149 min
▲ Better 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.

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.

44%
▼ Worse than US average (74.5%)

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

94%
▲ Better than US average (82.18%)

Percentage of inpatients who received recommended blood clot prevention (VTE prophylaxis). Blood clots in hospitalized patients are one of the most common preventable causes of death.

92%
▼ Worse than US average (93.45%)

Percentage of ICU patients who received blood clot prevention measures. ICU patients face the highest risk of dangerous blood clots (DVT/PE).

19%
▼ Worse than US average (15.02%)

Percentage of patients discharged with prescriptions for two or more opioids, or an opioid plus a benzodiazepine, at the same time. Lower is better — combining these drugs raises the risk of overdose.

Medicare Payment Estimates

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

Payment for heart failure patients
$20,152
≈ Same as national avg
48 cases
Payment for pneumonia patients
$21,444
≈ Same as national avg
42 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 PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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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 PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL rank among hospitals in Washington?▼
PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL ranks #43 out of 60 rated hospitals in Washington by CMS overall star rating. For context, the state average CMS star rating is 3.2.

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