Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) in Fort Wainwright, AK
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About Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) is a military hospital in Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Department of Defense. It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 23 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Bassett Army Community Hospital, about 0.2 mi away.
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Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend82%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1078%
- Completed surveys153
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
64.82830, -147.65570
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) located?
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) is at 4076 Neely Rd, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Does Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) have an emergency room?
Yes. Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 139 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)?
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright) a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright). Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Alaska trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (907) 361-4000.
Would patients recommend Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (153 completed surveys), 82% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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