Tahoe Forest Hospital
Tahoe Forest Hospital is a medical facility located in Truckee, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
16% 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™ (2024)
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
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Tahoe Forest 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 17 2025
Review for Dr. Malcarney
Dr. Malcarney explained the procedure, risks and answered all my questions. She was professional but also acknowledged the pain I was currently experiencing. She made me feel more confident about my upcoming surgery.
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Malcarney
Dr. Weir is an exceptional physician.After over 10 years of struggling with unresolved health issues and feeling dismissed by other healthcare providers, I found Dr. Weir—and it has truly changed everything. He has already helped me take real steps toward healing in just two visits.Dr. Weir is...
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Weir
Dr. Shonnard spends a lot of time explaining everything to you. No matter how many questions you have, he’s willing to listen and reply. His staff is also very friendly and very efficient. If you have hip or knee problems, he’s the place to go.
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Shonnard
They can not explain why they bill 10x vs prior visit. Can't help with much related to billing or charges, 'just pay it'
Apr 05 2025
Review for Dr. Lin
Location
Tahoe Forest Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tahoe Forest Hospital located?
Tahoe Forest Hospital is located at 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Tahoe Forest Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Tahoe Forest Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Tahoe Forest Hospital highly rated with patients?
89% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Tahoe Forest Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Tahoe Forest Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Tahoe Forest Hospital profile..
How does Tahoe Forest Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
All questions were answered and entire procedure was detailed out so I can prepare with no surprises