Christus Southern New Mexico
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4% | 284 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.8% | 76 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.4% | 79 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.3% | 158 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.7% | 66 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.7% | 58 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 614 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.93% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Christus Southern New Mexico a Good Hospital?
Christus Southern New Mexico has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Alamogordo, NM, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christus Southern New Mexico a good hospital?
Christus Southern New Mexico is an acute care hospital in Alamogordo, NM with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Christus Southern New Mexico located?
Christus Southern New Mexico is located at 2669 Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Phone: (575) 439-6100.
What is the star rating for Christus Southern New Mexico?
Christus Southern New Mexico has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Christus Southern New Mexico have an emergency room?
Yes, Christus Southern New Mexico provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 103 patients/yr | $251,234 | $22,822 | 91% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 84 patients/yr | $139,637 | $21,113 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $99,725 | $14,411 | 86% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 34 patients/yr | $112,564 | $14,714 | 87% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $115,778 | $17,554 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $85,658 | $12,417 | 86% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $127,650 | $11,651 | 91% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $196,244 | $19,098 | 90% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $106,588 | $13,337 | 87% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 19 patients/yr | $262,299 | $23,840 | 91% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Otero
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 320004