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Address
10121 PINE AVE
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitetfhd.com
Facilities & services
72
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 58 min of 344 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 4 min of 22 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 14,052 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.40 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
86% rated 9 or 10 of 10
86%
Would recommend
86% would definitely recommend
86%
Nurse communication
87% said nurses always communicated well
87%
Doctor communication
86% said doctors always communicated well
86%
Cleanliness
81% said the room was always clean
81%
Quietness at night
71% said the area was always quiet at night
71%
Clinicians on staff
177
total clinicians
16
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 12
Anesthesiology 10
Radiology 10
Orthopedic surgery 9
Obstetrics / gynecology 7
Cardiology 4
Neurology 4
General surgery 3
Pulmonology 3
Hematology / oncology 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Tahoe Forest Hospital?

Tahoe Forest Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (530) 587-6011 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in California.

Is Tahoe Forest Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Tahoe Forest Hospital, call (530) 587-6011.

Where is Tahoe Forest Hospital located?

Tahoe Forest Hospital is located at 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA, 96161. Phone: (530) 587-6011.