Acute care hospital in Carthage, TX
Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital
409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX 75633 · (903) 693-3841
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
Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital at a glance
Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Carthage, Texas (Panola County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Texas average of 3.4.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 93 minutes in the ER, better than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Panola County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450210
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 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 57 | 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) | 93 min | 146 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 50% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.1% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital's rating?
Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Texas hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 93 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital and how do I contact it?
Ut Health East Texas Carthage Hospital is at 409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX 75633. Phone: (903) 693-3841.
About this data
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