

St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center is a medical facility located in Ketchum, ID. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
9% 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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 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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
St. Luke's Wood River 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 21 2025
Review for Dr. Little
Dear Dr.Gonzalgo, Just a short note to let you know that I believe that you have done an outstanding job.Since surgery three and a half weeks ago, I have not experienced any incontanance issues nor have I had a problem with ejaculation or erections. My physical therapist has mentioned to me that I...
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Gonzalgo
Dr. Verst checked to see how i was doing following surgery. He asked appropriate questions and answered my questions. It's always a pleasure to visit with him.
Apr 08 2025
Review for Dr. Verst
I shattered my shoulder in a bike accident. The humerus was broken in 3 places, torn muscles, torn rotator cuff. A total mess. There was no solution except a reverse shoulder replacement. Dr Kinsler did the very specialized surgery and saved my arm. A year later I have almost complete use of my...
UL6HHK Apr 05 2025
Review for Dr. Kinsler
Location
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center located?
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center is located at 100 Hospital Dr, Ketchum, ID 83340. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center has been awarded with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Luke's Wood River 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 St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center profile..
How does St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center 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.
I had a spinal fusion 2 years ago. Everything was outstanding. My back pain is gone. Dr. Little walks on water, in my opinion.