Bluffton Hospital

Owned by Blanchard Valley Health System
Bluffton, OH • Hospital ID 361322

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
1h 53m
This is 43m shorter than the OH average
Ranked #13 of 136 OH hospitals for speed
Faster than 90% of OH hospitals
Patient safety record Safety data not available
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

80
Out of 100 (compared to other OH hospitals)
Excellent 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 OH hospitals
Average
Middle third of OH hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of OH hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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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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