Acute care hospital in Lawton, OK
Southwestern Medical Center
5602 Southwest Lee Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73505 · (405) 531-4701
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Southwestern Medical Center at a glance
Southwestern Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma (Comanche County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Oklahoma average of 3.3.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 135 minutes in the ER, worse than the Oklahoma median of 123 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
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Comanche County
- CMS Certification Number
- 370097
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 66% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 73.7% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 262 | 430 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 135 min | 123 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 40% | 60.3% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 76% | 78.3% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.3% | 15.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 13.3% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.1% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.2% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.92 | 0.98 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.88 | 0.32 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwestern Medical Center's rating?
Southwestern Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Oklahoma hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Southwestern Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 135 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Oklahoma median is 123 minutes.
Does Southwestern Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Southwestern Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Southwestern Medical Center is at 5602 Southwest Lee Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73505. Phone: (405) 531-4701.
About this data
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