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STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

128 N FM RD 3167, RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582

CMS Overall Rating

★★★★★2/5

About STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership: Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services: Yes
CMS Certification Number: 450654

Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious, short-term medical conditions requiring immediate care. These are the most common type of hospital in the US.

How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs Texas Average

2★vs 3.4★ avg

▼ Below Texas average

vs Similar Hospitals

2★vs 3.2★ avg

▼ Below average for its type

Acute Care Hospitals

State Rank (Rated Hospitals)

#197of 217

Bottom half in Texas

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

COPD Survival

7.5%

Same as national avg

Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.

Pneumonia Survival

17.2%

Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate

N/A

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate

N/A

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate

N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate

1.40

⚠ Above national benchmark

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Pneumonia Readmission

16.6%

Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Timely & Effective Care

How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average

ER Median Visit Time

190 min

▼ Worse than US average (157.08 min)

Median time patients spent in the emergency department from arrival until they left, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric patients. Across US hospitals the typical (median) time is about 2.5 hours.

Left Before Seen Rate

▼ Worse than US average (1.68%)

Percentage of ER patients who left before being evaluated by a provider. Lower is better — a high rate suggests the ER is overcrowded or understaffed.

Sepsis Treatment Rate

58%

▼ Worse than US average (62.88%)

Percentage of sepsis and septic shock patients who received appropriate bundled care within required timeframes. Higher is better — sepsis is a life-threatening emergency where every hour counts.

Staff Flu Vaccination Rate

51%

▼ Worse than US average (74.5%)

Percentage of healthcare workers who received the influenza vaccine. Vaccinated staff protect vulnerable patients from flu transmission during hospitalization.

Blood Clot Prevention Rate

42%

▼ Worse than US average (82.18%)

Percentage of inpatients who received recommended blood clot prevention (VTE prophylaxis). Blood clots in hospitalized patients are one of the most common preventable causes of death.

Concurrent Opioid Prescribing

16%

▼ Worse than US average (15.02%)

Percentage of patients discharged with prescriptions for two or more opioids, or an opioid plus a benzodiazepine, at the same time. Lower is better — combining these drugs raises the risk of overdose.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for pneumonia patients

$20,079

≈ Same as national avg

75 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Nearby Hospitals

Other hospitals in RIO GRANDE CITY and nearby ZIP codes in Texas

MISSION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

RIO GRANDE STATE CENTER

HARLINGEN, TX 78552

Not rated

HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER

HARLINGEN, TX 78550

★★★★★4/5

VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC

HARLINGEN, TX 78550

★★★★★2/5

PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Not rated

Other Acute Care Hospitals in Texas

285 acute care hospitals in Texas report to CMS — top rated shown first

See all 285 acute care hospitals in Texas →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acute care hospital?▼

Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious illnesses or injuries that require immediate, short-term care. Most general hospitals fall into this category.

What does the CMS star rating mean?▼

CMS rates hospitals on a 1–5 star scale based on five quality groups: mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. Higher stars mean better performance across these measures.

Is a higher star rating always better?▼

Generally yes, but consider your specific needs. A 3-star hospital might excel in cardiac care while scoring lower in other areas. Look at individual metrics relevant to your procedure.

How often is this data updated?▼

CMS updates hospital quality data quarterly (January, April, July, October). Overall star ratings are updated annually, usually in August.

What is HCAHPS?▼

HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to random samples of hospital patients. Results reflect real patient experiences.

How do I read the infection rates?▼

Infection rates are shown as Standardized Infection Ratios (SIR). A SIR below 1.0 means fewer infections than nationally expected. A SIR of 0.5 means the hospital has half the expected infection rate — significantly better.

Does a lower star rating mean the hospital is unsafe?▼

Not necessarily. Lower-rated hospitals often serve sicker, more complex patient populations that make outcomes harder to achieve. Consider the full picture and consult your doctor.

How does STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL rank among hospitals in Texas?▼

STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ranks #197 out of 217 rated hospitals in Texas by CMS overall star rating. For context, the state average CMS star rating is 3.4.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.