Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Owned by The Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX • Hospital ID 450844

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h 49m
This is 25m longer than the TX average
Ranked #239 of 322 TX hospitals for speed
Faster than 25% of TX hospitals
Patient safety record
32.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.8 complications per 1,000 procedures
87 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+12% Fewer complications-20% Average patient experience+2%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

39
Out of 100 (compared to other TX hospitals)
Below 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 TX hospitals
Average
Middle third of TX hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of TX hospitals

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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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