South Central Reg Med Ctr
Ownership: Not reported in our data
Laurel, MS • Hospital ID 250058
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
2h 24m
This is 15m longer
than the MS average
Ranked #46 of 68 MS hospitals for speed
Faster than 32% of MS hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
35.0 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.5 complications per 1,000 procedures
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+14%
More complications+50%
Average patient experience-2%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
24
Out of 100 (compared to other MS 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 MS hospitals
Top third of MS hospitals
Average
Middle third of MS hospitals
Middle third of MS hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MS hospitals
Bottom third of MS hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other MS hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in MS
Hospitals in MS with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Baptist Medical Center Attala 71 min
- Ochsner Watkins Hospital 72 min
- Ochsner Scott Regional 74 min
- Magee General Hospital 77 min
- Tippah County Hospital 80 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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