Southwest Memorial Hospital
Owned by Southwest Health System Inc
Cortez, CO • Hospital ID 061327
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 50m
This is 22m shorter
than the CO average
Ranked #14 of 74 CO hospitals for speed
Faster than 81% of CO hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
22.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
90 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-12%
Average patient experience+4%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
82
Out of 100 (compared to other CO 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 CO hospitals
Top third of CO hospitals
Average
Middle third of CO hospitals
Middle third of CO hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of CO hospitals
Bottom third of CO hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other CO hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in CO
Hospitals in CO with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Rio Grande Hospital 47 min
- St. Elizabeth Hospital 94 min
- Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC 94 min
- Sterling Regional Medcenter 99 min
- East Morgan County Hospital 99 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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