Powell Valley Healthcare
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Powell, WY • Since 1952
About
Powell Valley Healthcare (PVHC) is a nonprofit, 43-employee healthcare system based in Powell, Wyoming, founded in 1952. It operates a 25-bed critical access hospital and multiple physician clinics with specialties in orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiology, oncology, spine surgery, mental health, and more. Additional services include Powell Valley Care Center, The Heartland Assisted Living, and Fast Track Walk-in Care within the Emergency Services department. PVHC serves the Big Horn Basin and provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care through its physician network and hospital facilities.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Address
777 Avenue H, Powell, Wyoming 82435, US
Phone
307.754.2267
complaint@jointcommission.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals (for Dr. William J. Jarvis): 4.3 out of 5 stars (based on 13 ratings) (13)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 5-Star Patient Survey Rating (CMS) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Recent high patient satisfaction ratings, including a 5-Star CMS rating for patient experience in 2026
- Accessible orthopedic and sports medicine care with fellowship-trained expertise
- Strong communication scores regarding doctors and nurses, exceeding national averages
- High recommendation rates from patients (81%)
Common complaints
- Historical lawsuits related to substandard care from a former surgeon (circa 2014) which led to bankruptcy proceedings
- Isolated reports of poor administrative experiences, including billing/insurance issues, scheduling difficulties, and perceived unprofessionalism in certain departments like the pain clinic and post-operative care
"Powell Valley Healthcare (PVHC) has once again been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience, earning a 5-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second time in the past two years."
— Powell Valley Healthcare Official Press Release (June 2026)"Patients have given Dr. Jarvis an average rating of 4.3, reflecting their confidence in his orthopedic and sports medicine care."
— VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- PVHC, Powell Athletic Roundtable host first Panther Tailgate on Sept. 5 | Northwest Wyoming — Aug 28, 2025
- New spine surgeries offer better recovery | Powell Tribune — May 15, 2026
- Powell hospital adds to OR remodel plan | Northwest Wyoming — Nov 5, 2025
- PVHC Earns Second 5-Star Rating from CMS - Powell Valley Healthcare — Jun 10, 2026
- Powell Valley Healthcare announces new CEO - Powell Valley Healthcare — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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