Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
Owned by Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
Altus, OK • Hospital ID 370022
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 41m
This is 16m shorter
than the OK average
Ranked #31 of 95 OK hospitals for speed
Faster than 67% of OK hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
32.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.2 complications per 1,000 procedures
88 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+15%
More complications+33%
Average patient experience+2%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
47
Out of 100 (compared to other OK hospitals)
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 OK hospitals
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Average
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Below Average
Bottom third of OK hospitals
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Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other OK hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in OK
Hospitals in OK with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc. 58 min
- Beaver County Memorial Hospital 61 min
- Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital 64 min
- Mercy Hospital Guthrie 67 min
- Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing 69 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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