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California · Critical Access
Tahoe Forest Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tahoe Forest Hospital ranks #2201 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2201 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.
10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161 · Nevada County · (530) 587-6011
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tahoe Forest Hospital ranks #2201 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
- #2201 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 12 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 Tahoe Forest Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% 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
Tahoe Forest Hospital vs. California and the nation
- Tahoe Forest Hospital
Tahoe Forest Hospital
3 stars
- California avg
California state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Tahoe Forest Hospital rates below the California average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
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
Star-band quality profile for Tahoe Forest Hospital
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 7 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 | 9.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 5 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 5 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
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) | 0.397 | 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 | 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 | -40.5 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 23.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.3 | 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 | 10.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.5 | 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) | N/A | Not Available |
| 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) | 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 Tahoe Forest Hospital outside California, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside CA (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside CA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in California
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in California.
One of 377 Medicare-certified hospitals in California, 6 are shown here.
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Acute Care Hospitals
Adventist Health Clearlake
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tahoe Forest Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Tahoe Forest Hospital ranks #2201 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Tahoe Forest Hospital?
Tahoe Forest Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Tahoe Forest Hospital perform on quality measures?
1 of 12 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Tahoe Forest Hospital; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Tahoe Forest Hospital?
Tahoe Forest Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Tahoe Forest Hospital?
Tahoe Forest 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 Tahoe Forest Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Tahoe Forest Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Tahoe Forest Hospital?
Tahoe Forest Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Truckee, CA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Tahoe Forest Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Tahoe Forest Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Tahoe Forest Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Tahoe Forest Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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