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, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Central Valley Medical Center - CAH
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Official links: Website for Central Valley Medical Center - CAH (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Central Valley Medical Center - CAH
How long is the ER wait at Central Valley Medical Center - CAH?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 49 min in the Central Valley Medical Center - CAH emergency room (the average across Utah hospitals is 2 hr 18 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (435) 623-3000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Central Valley Medical Center - CAH?
The main phone number for Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is (435) 623-3000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (435) 623-3000What is the address of Central Valley Medical Center - CAH?
Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is at 48 W 1500 N, Nephi, UT 84648.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH have an emergency room?
Yes. Central Valley Medical Center - CAH has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Central Valley Medical Center - CAH spend a median of 1 hour 49 minutes there. That is 29 minutes shorter than the average across Utah hospitals (2 hours 18 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 Central Valley Medical Center - CAH. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 116 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Central Valley Medical Center - CAH a 4-star patient experience rating out of 5. 83% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 84% 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.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia patients | 14.7% | 15.2% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.5% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 1 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications after hip or knee replacement% of patients | 4.2 | 4.1 | Not compared |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 461304). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Utah that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Select Health | 23 of 49 plans | Preferred |
| University of Utah Health Plans | 6 of 12 plans | Preferred |
| Regence BlueCross BlueShield | 2 of 2 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Utah
Plans that include this hospital: Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan - HSA Eligible, Select Health Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Standardized Plan - HSA Eligible, Select Health Med Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan, Select Health Med Benchmark Platinum, Select Health Med Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan, Select Health Med Benchmark Silver Medical Deductible w/Vision Compare plans
Adults in Utah qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Utah Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Utah: Select Health (23 of 49 plans), University of Utah Health Plans (6 of 12 plans) and Regence BlueCross BlueShield (2 of 2 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH take Medicare?
Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 461304), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH accept Select Health?
Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is in network for 23 of 49 plans that Select Health sells on the Utah Marketplace in 2027, according to Select Health's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Select Health plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH accept University of Utah Health Plans?
Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is in network for 6 of 12 plans that University of Utah Health Plans sells on the Utah Marketplace in 2027, according to University of Utah Health Plans's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every University of Utah Health Plans plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Central Valley Medical Center - CAH accept Regence BlueCross BlueShield?
Central Valley Medical Center - CAH is in network for 2 of 2 plans that Regence BlueCross BlueShield sells on the Utah Marketplace in 2027, according to Regence BlueCross BlueShield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
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.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 1 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Central Valley Medical Center - CAH was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 16.8% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| Hip or knee replacement | 5.6% | 5.8% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Central Valley Medical Center - CAH'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. 392 patients. | 109 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 23 patients. | 283 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 28 patients. | 187 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 4,709 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 358 patients. | 94% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 248 patients. | 12% | 15% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 289 patients. | 62% | 90%* |
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. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Care after a stay at Central Valley Medical Center - CAH
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.6mi Mission at Nephi Nursing and Rehabilitation Nephi, UT · 80 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 23mi Rocky Mountain Care - Maple Dell Payson, UT · 76 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
- 23mi Advanced Health Care of Salem Salem, UT · 16 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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- 3.5mi Central Valley HospiceNephi, UT Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Central Valley Medical Center - CAH
30 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 11 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Nephi, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Central Valley Medical Center - CAH lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.centralvalleymedicalcenter.com/cms-hpt.txt), checked Nov 7, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Utah hospital finances.
Who owns Central Valley Medical Center - CAH
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Central Valley Medical Center, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1984.
66 doctors and other clinicians list Central Valley Medical Center - CAH as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Jun 2023 · Central Valley Medical Center (EIN 87-0419324)
As filed with the IRS by Central Valley Medical Center. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Central Valley Medical Center - CAH
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Juab is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 12.
Dental: Juab is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 14.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Utah earn a median $84,600 a year. Healthcare salaries in Utah.
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. Utah shortage areas
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