Acute care hospital in Sweetwater, TX
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
200 E Arizona, Sweetwater, TX 79556 · (325) 235-1701
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital at a glance
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Sweetwater, Texas (Nolan County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 87 minutes in the ER, better than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Nolan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450055
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 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 118 | 637 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 87 min | 146 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 90% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.7% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.9% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.2% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 87 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital is at 200 E Arizona, Sweetwater, TX 79556. Phone: (325) 235-1701.
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.