Artesia General Hospital

Ownership: Not reported in our data
Artesia, NM • Hospital ID 320030

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
1h 33m
This is 1h 4m shorter than the NM average
Ranked #2 of 33 NM hospitals for speed
Faster than 93% of NM hospitals
Patient safety record
28.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
More readmissions+11% Average complications0%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

66
Out of 100 (compared to other NM hospitals)
Good performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of NM hospitals
Average
Middle third of NM hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of NM hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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Hospitals in NM with shorter average emergency room wait times

Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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