Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Idaho · Critical Access
Cassia Regional Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Cassia Regional Hospital ranks #1493 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1493 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
1501 Hiland Avenue, Burley, ID 83318 · Cassia County · (208) 678-4444
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Cassia Regional Hospital ranks #1493 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1493 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 9 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS published no overall star rating for this hospital in its May 2026 release; it is rated 3 of 5 as of August 2026.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Cassia Regional Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Around the middle higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Cassia Regional Hospital vs. Idaho and the nation
- Cassia Regional Hosp…
Cassia Regional Hospital
3 stars
- Idaho avg
Idaho state average
3.5 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Cassia Regional Hospital rates below the Idaho average of 3.5 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Cassia Regional Hospital
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.7 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -3.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -16.1 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.2 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.9 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Cassia Regional Hospital outside Idaho, keyed to the sparse better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside ID (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside ID (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Idaho
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Idaho.
One of 47 Medicare-certified hospitals in Idaho, 6 are shown here.
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
Montpelier, ID
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Benewah Community Hospital
Saint Maries, ID
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Blackfoot, ID
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Boise VA Medical Center
Boise, ID
5/5
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Bonner General Hospital
Sandpoint, ID
2/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Boundary Community Hospital
Bonners Ferry, ID
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cassia Regional Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Cassia Regional Hospital ranks #1493 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Cassia Regional Hospital?
Cassia Regional Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Cassia Regional Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 9 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Cassia Regional Hospital (sparse better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Cassia Regional Hospital?
Cassia Regional Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Cassia Regional Hospital?
Cassia Regional Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Cassia Regional Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Cassia Regional Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Cassia Regional Hospital?
Cassia Regional Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Burley, ID. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Cassia Regional Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Cassia Regional Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Cassia Regional Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Cassia Regional Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.