Mountain View Hospital Medicare Spending Exceeds National Average

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, ID has an average Medicare spending of $29,006 per patient episode, according to the 2024 CMS Hospital Quality Dataset.

That figure sits above the national average cost of $27,477 per patient episode, running 5.6 percent higher than the national average per patient episode.

Federal records show the acute care facility located at 2325 Coronado Street operates as a physician-owned hospital in Bonneville County. The facility receives a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 5.0/10 (Grade D — Below Average) based on the 2024 CMS Hospital Quality Dataset.

Hospital Compare data indicates the facility falls below national benchmarks across specific performance metrics. The hospital recorded zero mortality measures and zero safety measures performing better than the national average, alongside two worse readmission rates.

Timely care at the facility scores 75.2, trailing the national average of approximately 80.0. Patient experience surveys compiled by CMS gathered 331 completed responses from individuals discharged from the facility, yielding a 4.0 out of 5 overall patient experience rating.

The 2024 CMS dataset shows the hospital has zero hospital-acquired infection measures performing better than the national benchmark. CMS tracks six infection categories, including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates.

On the maternity side, the facility holds a Birth-Friendly designation from CMS, meeting criteria for maternal safety and care commitments. Outpatient survey metrics reflect high marks in specific categories, with 96 percent of patients reporting clean facilities and helpful staff, 88 percent noting clear procedure communication, and 96 percent receiving clear home recovery instructions.

84 percent of outpatient respondents rated the department a 9 or 10 out of 10, while 81 percent stated they would definitely recommend the outpatient department to others. The facility operates with emergency services and can be reached by phone at (208) 557-2700.