Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Explore care at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
4% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Sepsis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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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National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Covey
He really enjoys what he does and it shows. Mutual respect, which is important to me!
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Covey
Felt very informed prior to wrist surgery and great follow-up entire process. Fast healing for me, and total confidence in care.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Lodha
I have been seeing Dr. Covey for a number of years. I feel that he listens and understands me and makes recommendations that are thorough and informative. He asks me my opinion and makes sure that I agree with the plan. He takes meticulous notes and can remember everything we have tried and our...
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Covey
Dr. Covey saved my life. I don't think I could ever repay or thank him enough for helping me navigate my diagnosis, witnessing the hardest times of my life, to my continued treatment. I truly appreciate all that he's done for me.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Covey
Location
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center located?
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is located at 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center?
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How does Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Words can't fully capture just how outstanding Dr. Covey and his office manager, Michelle, truly are.