Lincoln County Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
1 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 11.3% | 39 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 21.2% | 103 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.2% | 27 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 200 | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lincoln County Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Lincoln County Medical Center has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Ruidoso, NM, it is a critical access hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln County Medical Center a good hospital?
Lincoln County Medical Center is a critical access hospitals in Ruidoso, NM with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Lincoln County Medical Center located?
Lincoln County Medical Center is located at 211 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345. Phone: (575) 257-2800.
What is the star rating for Lincoln County Medical Center?
Lincoln County Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Lincoln County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Lincoln County Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Lincoln
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 321306