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Wyoming · Critical Access
North Big Horn Hospital District
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), North Big Horn Hospital District ranks #919 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #919 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.
1115 Lane 12, Lovell, WY 82431 · Big Horn County · (307) 548-5200
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), North Big Horn Hospital District ranks #919 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #919 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 6 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 4 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 North Big Horn Hospital District sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
North Big Horn Hospital District vs. Wyoming and the nation
- North Big Horn Hospi…
North Big Horn Hospital District
4 stars
- Wyoming avg
Wyoming state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, North Big Horn Hospital District rates above the Wyoming average of 3.4 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for North Big Horn Hospital District
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 3 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 | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.9 | 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)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
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) | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -37.7 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -29.5 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | 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) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for North Big Horn Hospital District outside Wyoming, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside WY (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside WY (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Wyoming
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Wyoming.
One of 29 Medicare-certified hospitals in Wyoming, 6 are shown here.
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Campbell County Health
Gillette, WY
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
5/5
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Cody Regional Health
Cody, WY
3/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Community Hospital
Torrington, WY
2/5
Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does North Big Horn Hospital District compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, North Big Horn Hospital District ranks #919 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 North Big Horn Hospital District?
North Big Horn Hospital District has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does North Big Horn Hospital District perform on quality measures?
2 of 6 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at North Big Horn Hospital District (strong better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (typical).
What do patients say about North Big Horn Hospital District?
North Big Horn Hospital District reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at North Big Horn Hospital District?
North Big Horn Hospital District tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does North Big Horn Hospital District have emergency services?
Yes, North Big Horn Hospital District provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is North Big Horn Hospital District?
North Big Horn Hospital District is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Lovell, WY.
How much does Medicare spend at North Big Horn Hospital District?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for North Big Horn Hospital District, per episode vs. the national median.
Does North Big Horn Hospital District offer maternal health services?
Yes, North Big Horn Hospital District reports 4 maternal health measures.
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