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NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

1300 WEST BRIDGE AVE, SARATOGA, WY 82331

CMS Overall Rating

Not rated

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 NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services: Yes
CMS Certification Number: 531317

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.

Why doesn't this hospital have a CMS star rating?Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with low patient volumes. Many do not report enough measures for CMS to calculate a reliable star rating.

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

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

N/A

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

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, 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 SARATOGA and nearby ZIP codes in Wyoming

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★★★★★4/5

SOUTH BIG HORN COUNTY HOSPITAL

NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL DISTRICT

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Other Critical Access Hospitals in Wyoming

19 critical access hospitals in Wyoming report to CMS — top rated shown first

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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.

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