Poudre Valley Hospital
Poudre Valley Hospital is a medical facility located in Fort Collins, CO. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
13% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experiencePoudre Valley Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Poudre Valley Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Nancy Reardon Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Howton
I am actually in Malaysia, but I have just found out that Dr. Baker contacted the VA hospice care folks in regard to my father. My father has been given 6 months to live and he and my mother do not want to leave their home out by the airport. He apparently did this on his own, which is 'above and...
Douglas Buckland Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Baker
Dr Link is thorough and explained everything as she went. Did Not feel rushed and she addressed Every concern I had and treated each issue I brought up. I am impressed and have to say Dr Link was the Best dermatologist I’ve ever been too!
Nick Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Link
Dr. Baack and staff are professional in every aspect of their services. During every aspect of my appointment, from scheduling, reminder calls, checking in, preparation and surgery, each person fulfilled their portion of the process very caring and professional. Thank you, Dr. Baack and staff.
Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Baack
I see UCHealth scrubbed my review of him on their own website. Seems they don't like honest feedback that shows what some of their staff are really like. Palomares left halfway through the appointment and said he had to go get something. I wait for him to return and a while later a nurse comes in...
ApparentlyAnxiousPerson Apr 11 2024
Review for Victor Palomares
Location
Poudre Valley Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poudre Valley Hospital located?
Poudre Valley Hospital is located at 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Poudre Valley Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Poudre Valley Hospital has been awarded with America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is Poudre Valley Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Poudre Valley Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Poudre Valley Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Poudre Valley Hospital profile..
How does Poudre Valley Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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The atmosphere is relaxed, and you are acknowledged as soon as you walk in the door. Dr Howton comes out to greet you and take you back to his office...and there is very little wait time, if any. The personal care is there and you know that you have been heard. His guidance touches on all of your...