Acute care hospital in Batesville, AR

White River Medical Center

1710 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72503 · (870) 262-1200

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

White River Medical Center at a glance

White River Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Batesville, Arkansas (Independence County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Arkansas average of 2.9.

63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 134 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 2 and worse on 2.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Independence County
CMS Certification Number
040119

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)070
Safety of care151
Readmissions181

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53.2 / 5Average

Patient survey

This facility61%Arkansas average73.1%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)61%73.1%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)63%71.2%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.7 / 5Average
Discharge information (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53.3 / 5Average
Cleanliness (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.4 / 5Average
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 53.8 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys361353611

Emergency room

This facility134 minArkansas average136 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)134 min136 min157 minBetter
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)2%1.9%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumemedium

Timely care

This facility77%Arkansas average62.2%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)77%62.2%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95%74.9%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility13.2%Arkansas average12.2%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)13.2%12.2%11.8%Worse
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)12.6%11.7%11.1%Worse
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)16.6%16.2%15.3%Worse
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)14.6%15.6%12.1%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)10.4%9.3%8.6%Worse

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14.2%Arkansas average14.4%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14.2%14.4%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)21.7%21.6%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.1%17.3%17.3%Better
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.4%19.7%19.9%Average

Safety & infections

This facility2.03Arkansas average1.04U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)2.031.041.00Worse
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)1.400.540.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.430.450.48Average
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.600.880.80Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)1.370.890.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.000.290.36Better

Frequently asked questions

What is White River Medical Center's rating?

White River Medical Center has 3 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 White River Medical Center?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 134 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.

Does White River Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is White River Medical Center and how do I contact it?

White River Medical Center is at 1710 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72503. Phone: (870) 262-1200.

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.