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Animas Surgical Hospital

Animas Surgical Hospital is a medical facility located in Durango, CO. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

89%

Patient Experience Rating

17% 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.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

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

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

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).

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88%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

13% higher than the national average

89%

Would definitely recommend

17% higher than the national average

Animas Surgical Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%85%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%86%81%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%86%71%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%63%64%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%94%87%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%57%54%

Animas Surgical Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%62%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%87%76%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Not good with kids.

Sandy Mar 15 2023

Review for Dr. Pinkerton

I have lived in several places and had numerous physicians. She is by far the best medical professional I have ever seen. She takes more time than any other person I have seen. I feel like she is a family member that actually cares about me verses giving me 15 minutes and sending me on my way. I...

Tammy Dec 18 2022

Review for Susan Kuhns

TERRIBLE

serpicojustice Jul 13 2021

Review for Susan Kuhns

I am so happy someone like Tabitha is right here in Pagosa Springs. She is very knowledgable and doesn't rush you. Finally someone who listens and wiling to get the bottom of why you are there; no bandaids medicine with her. I'm so thankful I found her!

Jennifer Mar 01 2021

Review for Tabitha Zappone

Great all around place

Feb 14 2019

Review for Dr. Pinkerton

Location

Animas Surgical Hospital

575 Rivergate Ln, Durango CO 81301

CallDirections

(970) 247-3537

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Animas Surgical Hospital located?

Animas Surgical Hospital is located at 575 Rivergate Ln, Durango, CO 81301. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Animas Surgical Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Animas Surgical Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is Animas Surgical Hospital highly rated with patients?

88% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Animas Surgical Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Animas Surgical Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Animas Surgical Hospital profile..

How does Animas Surgical Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

575 Rivergate Ln

Durango, CO 81301

Directions

(970) 247-3537