Acute care hospital in Blytheville, AR
Great River Medical Center
1520 N Division Street, Blytheville, AR 72315 · (870) 838-7300
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
Great River Medical Center at a glance
Great River Medical Center is a government acute care hospital in Blytheville, Arkansas (Mississippi County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Arkansas average of 2.9.
56% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 130 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Mississippi County
- CMS Certification Number
- 040069
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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) | 58% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 56% | 71.2% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 99 | 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) | 130 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) | 46% | 62.2% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85% | 74.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.5% | 9.3% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Great River Medical Center's rating?
Great River 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 Great River Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 130 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.
Does Great River Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Great River Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Great River Medical Center is at 1520 N Division Street, Blytheville, AR 72315. Phone: (870) 838-7300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.