Harlingen Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3% | 73 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 52 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.5% | 114 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 11.1% | 200 | Better |
| COPD | 8.8% | 27 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.7% | 41 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.8% | 470 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.09% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Harlingen Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Harlingen Medical Center has a trust score of 73/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Harlingen, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Harlingen
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
73 vs 52
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harlingen Medical Center a good hospital?
Harlingen Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Harlingen, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Harlingen Medical Center located?
Harlingen Medical Center is located at 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550. Phone: (956) 365-1000.
What is the star rating for Harlingen Medical Center?
Harlingen Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Harlingen Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Harlingen Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 156 patients/yr | $82,940 | $14,047 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $49,097 | $9,761 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $80,944 | $12,408 | 85% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $182,336 | $32,594 | 82% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 22 patients/yr | $34,312 | $6,398 | 81% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 22 patients/yr | $100,831 | $13,739 | 86% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $75,140 | $9,793 | 87% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 18 patients/yr | $47,486 | $8,036 | 83% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC 16 patients/yr | $65,782 | $13,029 | 80% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $53,773 | $11,788 | 78% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Cameron
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450855