Cox Barton County Hospital
Owned by Coxhealth
Lamar, MO • Hospital ID 261325
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 24m
This is 1h 9m shorter
than the MO average
Ranked #3 of 98 MO hospitals for speed
Faster than 96% of MO hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
27.5 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
92 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions-5%
Better patient experience+8%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
87
Out of 100 (compared to other MO hospitals)
Excellent 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 MO hospitals
Top third of MO hospitals
Average
Middle third of MO hospitals
Middle third of MO hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MO hospitals
Bottom third of MO hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other MO hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in MO
Hospitals in MO with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Mosaic Medical Center Albany 79 min
- Madison Medical Center 82 min
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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