Critical access hospital in Heber Springs, AR
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs
1800 Bypass Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543 · (501) 887-3000
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
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs at a glance
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs is a non-profit critical access hospital in Heber Springs, Arkansas (Cleburne County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Arkansas average of 2.9.
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 110 minutes in the ER, better than 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
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Cleburne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 041312
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
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) | 78% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 79% | 71.2% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 58 | 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) | 110 min | 136 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 64% | 62.2% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 72% | 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) | 14% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.8% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs's rating?
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs 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 Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 110 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.
Does Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs and how do I contact it?
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs is at 1800 Bypass Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Phone: (501) 887-3000.
About this data
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