Critical access hospital in Tahoka, TX
Lynn County Hospital District
2600 Lockwood Street, Tahoka, TX 79373 · (806) 998-4533
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
Lynn County Hospital District at a glance
Lynn County Hospital District is a government critical access hospital in Tahoka, Texas (Lynn County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 128 minutes in the ER, better than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Lynn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 451351
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) | — | — | — |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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) | 82% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 80 | 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) | 128 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 72% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
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Covenant Medical Center
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★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Lynn County Hospital District's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Lynn County Hospital District. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Lynn County Hospital District?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 128 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Lynn County Hospital District have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Lynn County Hospital District and how do I contact it?
Lynn County Hospital District is at 2600 Lockwood Street, Tahoka, TX 79373. Phone: (806) 998-4533.
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.