Starr County Memorial Hospital
Owned by Starr County Hospital District
Rio Grande City, TX • Hospital ID 450654
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 14m
This is 51m longer
than the TX average
Ranked #279 of 322 TX hospitals for speed
Faster than 13% of TX hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
26.9 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.5 complications per 1,000 procedures
Fewer readmissions-8%
Fewer complications-50%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
46
Out of 100 (compared to other TX 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 TX hospitals
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Average
Middle third of TX hospitals
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Below Average
Bottom third of TX hospitals
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Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other TX hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in TX
Hospitals in TX with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Mitchell County Hospital District 51 min
- Seymour Hospital 68 min
- Palacios Community Medical Center 69 min
- Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas 76 min
- Winkler County Memorial Hospital 76 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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