Critical access hospital in Uvalde, TX
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
1025 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801 · (830) 278-6251
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Uvalde Memorial Hospital at a glance
Uvalde Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Uvalde, Texas (Uvalde County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.4.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 159 minutes in the ER, worse than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Uvalde County
- CMS Certification Number
- 451387
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 1 |
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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 75% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 172 | 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) | 159 min | 146 min | 157 min | Average |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 80% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 74% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.7% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.5% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 12% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.5% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.8% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Worse |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.88 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uvalde Memorial Hospital's rating?
Uvalde Memorial 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 Uvalde Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 159 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Uvalde Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Uvalde Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Uvalde Memorial Hospital is at 1025 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801. Phone: (830) 278-6251.
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.