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Wyoming · Acute Care
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Sheridan Memorial Hospital ranks #2109 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2109 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.
1401 W 5th St, Sheridan, WY 82801 · Sheridan County · (307) 672-1044
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Sheridan Memorial Hospital ranks #2109 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2109 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 19 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 3-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 Sheridan Memorial Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Sheridan Memorial Hospital vs. Wyoming and the nation
- Sheridan Memorial Ho…
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
3 stars
- Wyoming avg
Wyoming state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Sheridan Memorial Hospital rates below the Wyoming average of 3.4 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Local
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 3 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.28 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.07 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.6 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.3 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.06 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.64 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.2 | Same as National |
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 | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
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) | 0.481 | 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 | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.4 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -11.4 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -8.9 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -0.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.9 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.9 | Same as National |
| 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 | 1.1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.92 |
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 Sheridan Memorial Hospital outside Wyoming, keyed first to the mid CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside WY (3/5 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 Sheridan Memorial Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Sheridan Memorial Hospital ranks #2109 of 3182 rated US hospitals (mid-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Sheridan Memorial Hospital?
Sheridan Memorial Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Sheridan Memorial Hospital perform on quality measures?
1 of 19 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Sheridan Memorial Hospital; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Sheridan Memorial Hospital?
Sheridan Memorial Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Sheridan Memorial Hospital?
Sheridan Memorial 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 Sheridan Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Sheridan Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Sheridan Memorial Hospital?
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Sheridan, WY.
How much does Medicare spend at Sheridan Memorial Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Sheridan Memorial Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Sheridan Memorial Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Sheridan Memorial Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
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