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Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

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At a glance

Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days348Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.208Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days340Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.187Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures22Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.567Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days4160Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.237Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.628Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days4160Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.840Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Same as national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.1Same as national257
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients10.1Same as national36
Death rate for heart failure patients12.8Same as national104
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.3Same as national123
Death rate for stroke patients14.2Same as national30
Pressure ulcer rate0.45Same as national704
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1101
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1093
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.30Same as national71
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.37Same as national71
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national32
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.01Same as national104
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.92Same as national—

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-24.8Not available119
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-42.6Not available124
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national391
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.3Same as national291
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national71
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18Same as national40
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.8Same as national119
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.9Same as national124

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5218
Doctor communication - star rating4218
Communication about medicines - star rating4218
Discharge information - star rating5218
Cleanliness - star rating5218
Quietness - star rating4218
Overall hospital rating - star rating4218
Recommend hospital - star rating4218
Summary star rating4218

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow—
Global Malnutrition Composite Score——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination52503
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better120424
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better104368
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better17313
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better34545
Left before being seen015798
Head CT results9111
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99101
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing18452
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6499
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3432
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8899
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle10059
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis95654
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis97356

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)——
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)—

Frequently asked questions

How is Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany rated?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany have emergency services?
Yes. Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany located?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany is located at One Arh Lane - Po Box 7, Low Moor, VA 24457.
What type of hospital is Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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