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Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa

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At a glance

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.019Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.914Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3219Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.577Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.388Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.560Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.387Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4153Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.272Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.528Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.406Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit4.341Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures68Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.881Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.595Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures19Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.169Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.043Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit4.201Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days30099Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.174Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.852Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.469Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.301Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days27689Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases18.587Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases15Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.807Same 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 patients3.4Same as national35
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national618
Death rate for heart attack patients11.4Same as national101
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9Same as national49
Death rate for heart failure patients9.2Same as national129
Death rate for pneumonia patients13Same as national120
Death rate for stroke patients13.8Same as national81
Pressure ulcer rate0.31Same as national1908
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications161.71Same as national31
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national2316
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national2251
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.13Same as national465
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national118
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.64Same as national117
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.78Same as national487
Postoperative sepsis rate6.55Same as national104
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.65Same as national164
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.93Same as national424
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.01Same 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 patients15.4Not available78
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-26.6Not available137
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients5.8Not available117
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.9Same as national871
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national202
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.5Same as national153
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.9Same as national153
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.5Worse than national262
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.8Same as national78
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.7Same as national54
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.2Same as national137
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.2Same as national34
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.3Same as national117

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 rating3763
Doctor communication - star rating3763
Communication about medicines - star rating3763
Discharge information - star rating4763
Cleanliness - star rating4763
Quietness - star rating4763
Overall hospital rating - star rating4763
Recommend hospital - star rating5763
Summary star rating4763

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 volumehigh
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 Hyperglycemia87861
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia11598
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination591861
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 better131423
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 better130407
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28214
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen241295
Head CT results7027
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9180
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing152026
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock67465
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle83167
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle92119
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle80465
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle91232
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis843115
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

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 MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa rated?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa have emergency services?
Yes. Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa located?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa is located at 4300 E Flamingo Ave, Nampa, ID 83687.
What type of hospital is Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).

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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