Critical access hospital in Socorro, NM
Socorro General Hospital
1202 Highway 60 West, Socorro, NM 87801 · (575) 835-1140
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
Socorro General Hospital at a glance
Socorro General Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Socorro, New Mexico (Socorro County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 139 minutes in the ER, better than the New Mexico median of 169 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Socorro County
- CMS Certification Number
- 321301
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 69% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 66.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 27 | 501 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 139 min | 169 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 67% | 71.9% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.1% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Socorro General Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Socorro General Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Socorro General Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 139 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Mexico median is 169 minutes.
Does Socorro General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Socorro General Hospital and how do I contact it?
Socorro General Hospital is at 1202 Highway 60 West, Socorro, NM 87801. Phone: (575) 835-1140.
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.