Acute care hospital in Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County Memorial Hospital
128 N Fm Rd 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · (956) 487-5561
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
Starr County Memorial Hospital at a glance
Starr County Memorial Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Rio Grande City, Texas (Starr County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Texas average of 3.4.
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 188 minutes in the ER, worse 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
- Starr County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450654
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 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 67% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 62% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 62 | 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) | 188 min | 146 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Worse |
| 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) | 52% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 51% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.8% | 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) | 20.7% | 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) | 20.1% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.79 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Starr County Memorial Hospital's rating?
Starr County Memorial Hospital has 2 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 Starr County Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 188 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Starr County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Starr County Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Starr County Memorial Hospital is at 128 N Fm Rd 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Phone: (956) 487-5561.
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.