Acute care hospital in Littlefield, TX
Lamb Healthcare Center
1500 S Sunset, Littlefield, TX 79339 · (806) 385-6411
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
Lamb Healthcare Center at a glance
Lamb Healthcare Center is a government acute care hospital in Littlefield, Texas (Lamb County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 99 minutes in the ER, better than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Lamb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450698
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) | 70% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 44 | 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) | 99 min | 146 min | 157 min | Better |
| 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) | 53% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 42% | 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) | 16.4% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lamb Healthcare Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Lamb Healthcare Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Lamb Healthcare Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 99 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Lamb Healthcare Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Lamb Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Lamb Healthcare Center is at 1500 S Sunset, Littlefield, TX 79339. Phone: (806) 385-6411.
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.