Providence Seward Hospital
Owned by City Of Seward
Seward, AK • Hospital ID 021302
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
2h 10m
This is 8m shorter
than the AK average
Ranked #8 of 16 AK hospitals for speed
Faster than 50% of AK hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record | Safety data not available |
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
73
Out of 100 (compared to other AK hospitals)
Good performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of AK hospitals
Top third of AK hospitals
Average
Middle third of AK hospitals
Middle third of AK hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of AK hospitals
Bottom third of AK hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other AK hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in AK
Hospitals in AK with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Petersburg Medical Center 115 min
- Providence Kodiak Island Medical Ctr 116 min
- 673rd Medical Group (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson) 120 min
- Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) 123 min
- South Peninsula Hospital 128 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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