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Alaska · Critical Access
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center ranks #967 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #967 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.
3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901 · Ketchikan Gateway County · (907) 225-5171
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center ranks #967 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #967 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 11 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 Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Higher than most 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
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center vs. Alaska and the nation
- Peacehealth Ketchika…
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
4 stars
- Alaska avg
Alaska state average
2.9 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center rates above the Alaska average of 2.9 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 6 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 | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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) | 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.8 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 27.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -31.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as National |
| 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) | 12.7 | 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 Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center outside Alaska, keyed to the quiet worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside AK (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside AK (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Alaska
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Alaska.
One of 24 Medicare-certified hospitals in Alaska, 6 are shown here.
673rd Medical Group (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson)
Jber, AK
No rating Acute Care - Department of Defense
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Anchorage, AK
No rating Psychiatric
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
1/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
Fort Wainwright, AK
No rating Acute Care - Department of Defense
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center ranks #967 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 Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center?
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (mid-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 11 compared measures rate worse than national at Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center (quiet worse-share tercile); 1 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center?
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center?
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center 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 Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center?
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Church ownership, located in Ketchikan, AK. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.