Northwest Specialty Hospital
Northwest Specialty Hospital is a medical facility located in Post Falls, ID. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
15% 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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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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
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
Northwest Specialty Hospital
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 18 2025
Review for Dr. Kamae
We saw Dr. Odom twice this week for my son and I was really impressed. She listened and really took her time with us. She trusted that I was smart enough to understand her and we parsed through things. She was sweet with my son, but also straightforward and confident in her suggestions and...
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Odom
First visit for cataracts but we were impressed. The appointment was made very quickly. We waited for only a few minutes and the waiting area was clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Staff and doctor were attentive, pleasant, and responded to our questions.
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Stone
Dr Kamae is very kind, he listens attentively to what you say and is very easy to work with to get your needs met.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Kamae
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Specialty Hospital located?
Northwest Specialty Hospital is located at 1593 E Polston Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwest Specialty Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwest Specialty Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northwest Specialty Hospital highly rated with patients?
88% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwest Specialty Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northwest Specialty Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwest Specialty Hospital profile..
How does Northwest Specialty Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Personable and professional