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Valley Medical Center

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At a glance

Valley Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure 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 Limit0.512Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.606Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days15978Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases12.699Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases12Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.945Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.321Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.313Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days13284Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases11.571Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.691Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.091Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.789Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures144Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.694Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.541Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures50Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.422Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.576Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.353Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days102890Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases6.455Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases8Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.239Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.498Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.943Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days93157Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases54.748Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases38Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.694Better than 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.6Better than national1389
Death rate for heart attack patients14.3Same as national145
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.2Same as national112
Death rate for heart failure patients15.4Worse than national551
Death rate for pneumonia patients19.6Worse than national362
Death rate for stroke patients14.7Same as national310
Pressure ulcer rate3.51Worse than national5445
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications175.11Same as national92
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.15Same as national6246
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.32Same as national6227
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.64Same as national1452
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.90Same as national540
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.56Same as national571
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.20Same as national1469
Postoperative sepsis rate3.55Same as national497
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.65Same as national312
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.80Same as national1237
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.69Worse than 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-5.8Not available109
Hospital return days for heart failure patients9.5Not available579
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients17Not available334
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.8Better than national2239
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national2650
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy14.4Worse than national208
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.3Same as national208
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national760
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national109
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.6Same as national119
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.5Same as national579
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.9Same as national334

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 rating3916
Doctor communication - star rating4916
Communication about medicines - star rating2916
Discharge information - star rating4916
Cleanliness - star rating4916
Quietness - star rating3916
Overall hospital rating - star rating4916
Recommend hospital - star rating4916
Summary star rating3916

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 volumevery high
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 vaccination955388
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 better200399
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 better200384
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better37913
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 seen590530
Head CT results5225
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8396
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)6825
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing135289
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock73311
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle93132
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9484
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle81312
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle94174
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97503
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis918180
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis972250

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 Valley Medical Center rated?
Valley Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Valley Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Valley Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Valley Medical Center located?
Valley Medical Center is located at 400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA 98055.
What type of hospital is Valley Medical Center?
Valley Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).

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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