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 Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431
County: Pierce Directions Apple Maps Call (253) 968-1110
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- Your doctor's name and phone number
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Quick answers about Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)
How long is the ER wait at Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 59 min in the Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) emergency room (the average across Washington hospitals is 2 hr 49 min). 3% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (253) 968-1110. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)?
The main phone number for Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) is (253) 968-1110, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (253) 968-1110What is the address of Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)?
Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) is at 9040A Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) have an emergency room?
Yes. Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) 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 Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) spend a median of 2 hours 59 minutes there. That is 10 minutes longer than the average across Washington hospitals (2 hours 49 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 Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis). For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 1,657 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) a 4-star patient experience rating out of 5. 82% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 78% 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.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis) was no different from the national benchmark on all 3 hospital-acquired infections CMS could compare.
Hospital-acquired infections
"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), for Oct 2024 – Sep 2025. 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.
Health insurance at Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 50005F). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
Washington runs its own exchange, Washington HealthPlanFinder. Check its provider directory for Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis).
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 · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)'s emergency department is classed by CMS as high volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 34 patients. | 74% | 65% |
| 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. 419 patients. | 179 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 43,720 patients. | 3% | 2% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 51 patients. | 100% | 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 Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 3.8mi The Oaks at Lakewood Tacoma, WA · 80 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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- 6.7mi Agility Health and Rehabilitation University Place, WA · 120 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 4.4mi Wellspring Home Health CenterLakewood, WA Not rated
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Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 7.9mi Puget Sound HospiceTacoma, WA · 82% would recommend
- 7.9mi Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Pierce CountyTacoma, WA Not rated
- 8.2mi Franciscan HospiceUniversity Place, WA · 86% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
The area around Madigan AMC (Ft Lewis)
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Pierce are federally designated health professional shortage areas (7 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Mental health: Parts of Pierce are federally designated health professional shortage areas (6 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Dental: Parts of Pierce are federally designated health professional shortage areas (4 designations). Highest shortage score 18.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Washington earn a median $124,200 a year. Healthcare salaries in Washington.
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. Washington shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in Washington
Registered nurses across Washington (all employers) earned a median of $124,200 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in WashingtonNurse Practitioner salary in WashingtonRespiratory Therapist salary in WashingtonHealthcare salaries in Washington
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