Acute care hospital in Mineral Wells, TX
Palo Pinto General Hospital
400 Southwest 25 Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 · (940) 325-7891
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Palo Pinto General Hospital at a glance
Palo Pinto General Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas (Palo Pinto County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.4.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 92 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
- Palo Pinto County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450565
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 68% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 127 | 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) | 92 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) | 54% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.6% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 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) | 19.2% | 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) | 1.06 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.96 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Pinto General Hospital's rating?
Palo Pinto General Hospital has 3 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 Palo Pinto General Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 92 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Palo Pinto General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Palo Pinto General Hospital and how do I contact it?
Palo Pinto General Hospital is at 400 Southwest 25 Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. Phone: (940) 325-7891.
About this data
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