Winkler County Memorial Hospital
Owned by Winkler County Hospital District
Kermit, TX • Hospital ID 451314
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 16m
This is 1h 7m shorter
than the TX average
Ranked #5 of 322 TX hospitals for speed
Faster than 98% of TX hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record | Safety data not available |
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
77
Out of 100 (compared to other TX hospitals)
Good 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 TX hospitals
Top third of TX hospitals
Average
Middle third of TX hospitals
Middle third of TX hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of TX hospitals
Bottom third of TX hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other TX hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in TX
Hospitals in TX with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Mitchell County Hospital District 51 min
- Seymour Hospital 68 min
- Palacios Community Medical Center 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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