Acute care hospital in Camden, AR
Ouachita County Medical Center
638 California Avenue, Camden, AR 71701 · (870) 836-1000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ouachita County Medical Center at a glance
Ouachita County Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Camden, Arkansas (Ouachita County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Arkansas average of 2.9.
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 142 minutes in the ER, close to the Arkansas median of 136 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Ouachita County
- CMS Certification Number
- 040050
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 72% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 62% | 71.2% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 47 | 353 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 142 min | 136 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 45% | 62.2% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78% | 74.9% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.2% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.95 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ouachita County Medical Center's rating?
Ouachita County Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Arkansas hospitals is 2.9 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Ouachita County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 142 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.
Does Ouachita County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ouachita County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Ouachita County Medical Center is at 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR 71701. Phone: (870) 836-1000.
About this data
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