CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
County: Fairbanks North Star Directions Apple Maps Call (907) 361-4000
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Nearby hospitals
- <0.1mi Bassett Army Community Hospital Fort Wainwright, AK Call Bassett Army Community Hospital Directions to Bassett Army Community Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Bassett Army Community Hospital
- 2.2mi Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks, AK · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 55 min Call Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Directions to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
- 228mi Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Palmer, AK · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 17 min Call Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Directions to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Quick answers about Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
How long is the ER wait at Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 17 min in the Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) emergency room (the average across Alaska hospitals is 2 hr 13 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (907) 361-4000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)?
The main phone number for Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) is (907) 361-4000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (907) 361-4000What is the address of Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)?
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) is at 4076 Neely Rd, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) have an emergency room?
Yes. Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) spend a median of 2 hours 17 minutes there. That is about the same as the average across Alaska hospitals (2 hours 13 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright). For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 191 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Patients gave Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) a 5-star patient experience rating out of 5. 81% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
Health insurance at Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 02014F). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
Adults in Alaska qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Alaska Medicaid plans it takes.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)'s emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 431 patients. | 137 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 12,864 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 42 patients. | 93% | 93% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 2.3mi Denali Center Fairbanks, AK · 71 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5 · Located in a hospital
Skilled nursing ratings and inspections at Nursing Homes In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
The area around Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright)
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Fairbanks North Star are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Fairbanks North Star is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 16.
Dental: Fairbanks North Star is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Alaska earn a median $109,480 a year. Healthcare salaries in Alaska.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Alaska shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in Alaska
Registered nurses across Alaska (all employers) earned a median of $109,480 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in AlaskaNurse Practitioner salary in AlaskaMedical Assistant salary in AlaskaHealthcare salaries in Alaska
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