Mad River Community Hospital
Explore care at Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, CA, 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
7% lower 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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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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Mad River Community 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
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Cobb
Dr. Zagone was really helpful to my dad. He explained all the options and provided good advice. He operated on my dad and he is doing so much better. We did telehealth for follow-up appointment which was also so much easier than going to his office.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Zagone
Dr. Darwin is very professional, thorough, patient, and kind. She is a good listener and always makes sure she's answered all my questions. My husband sees her too and we're both very satisfied with her care. We hope she continues to be available as we are both getting up there in age.
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Darwin
Dr. Heston is one of the most exceptional doctors we have ever encountered! His medical knowledge is top-tier, but what truly sets him apart is his humanity, patience, authenticity, and genuine compassion. He’s calm, relatable, and approachable, which immediately put my son at ease. What Dr. Heston...
Jillian Rammell Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Heston
Location
Mad River Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mad River Community Hospital located?
Mad River Community Hospital is located at 3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Mad River Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Mad River Community Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Mad River Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Mad River Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Mad River Community Hospital?
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How does Mad River Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I have used Dr.Cobb for few different procedures I have done. Even time this man has made me so comfortable before going in. His bed side manor is Impeccable. He is the best I will be using him again