Christus Southern New Mexico
Owned by Christus Health
Alamogordo, NM • Hospital ID 320004
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 22m
This is 44m longer
than the NM average
Ranked #28 of 33 NM hospitals for speed
Faster than 15% of NM hospitals |
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| Patient safety record |
25.4 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.8 complications per 1,000 procedures
86 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions-2%
Fewer complications-20%
Average patient experience+3%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
47
Out of 100 (compared to other NM hospitals)
Average 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
Top third of NM hospitals
Average
Middle third of NM hospitals
Middle third of NM hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of NM hospitals
Bottom third of NM hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other NM hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in NM
Hospitals in NM with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems 92 min
- Artesia General Hospital 93 min
- Cibola General Hospital 102 min
- Miners' Colfax Medical Center 109 min
- Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell 115 min
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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