Arkansas Methodist Medical Center

Ownership: Not reported in our data
Paragould, AR • Hospital ID 040039

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h 50m
This is 35m longer than the AR average
Ranked #54 of 65 AR hospitals for speed
Faster than 16% of AR hospitals
Patient safety record
30.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
85 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+6% Average complications0% Average patient experience-1%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

25
Out of 100 (compared to other AR hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of AR hospitals
Average
Middle third of AR hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of AR hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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