Benewah Community Hospital in Saint Maries, ID
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About Benewah Community Hospital
Benewah Community Hospital is a critical access hospital in Saint Maries, Benewah County, Idaho. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). 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 19 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
47.31512, -116.56678
Frequently asked questions
Where is Benewah Community Hospital located?
Benewah Community Hospital is at 229 South 7th Street, Saint Maries, ID 83861 in Benewah County.
Does Benewah Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Benewah Community Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 119 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Benewah Community Hospital?
Benewah Community Hospital 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 Benewah Community Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Benewah Community Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Idaho trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Benewah Community Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (208) 245-5551.
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