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Lincoln County Medical Center

Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, NM - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Lincoln County Medical Center on Healthgrades.

69%

Patient Experience Rating

3% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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73%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% lower than the national average

69%

Would definitely recommend

3% lower than the national average

Lincoln County Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%76%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%80%81%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%76%71%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%66%64%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%87%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%51%54%

Lincoln County Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%70%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%78%76%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Doctor Spencer always makes sure that his patient has any questions answered as well as making sure they understand what will happen during a procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Spencer!!!

Jennifer P Mar 18 2024

Review for Dr. Spencer

Dr Dodson was to the point and confirmed the need to repair a torn rotator cuff. Gave overview of procedure and recovery expectations.Late afternoon appointment resulted in some delay before being seen but that should be expected that time of day. So far, overall, I am pleased with care provided on...

GVJ Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Dodson

I felt more like cattle that he was running thru his office than a patient with individual needs. I was told about other patients that were worse off than me and happier with their results than I am. I guess bc I still have pain, and although I had a clean break that did not need surgery, per his...

Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Dodson

Dr Freeh came in the examination room unlike any Dr I've seen before. He sat down in the chair next to me and spoke to me like we knew each other for years, it was a pleasant experience all around.

Mar 11 2024

Review for Dr. Freeh

If you’re looking for appropriate care and at least some resemblance of bedside manner, Dr. Katrina Rolen is not for you. She shouldn’t even have the title “Doctor.” She does not listen to patients or address their concerns. I went with my mother for her follow-up. Rolen verbally berated my mother...

Mar 05 2024

Review for Dr. Rolen

Location

Lincoln County Medical Center

211 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso NM 88345

CallDirections

(575) 257-8200

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lincoln County Medical Center located?

Lincoln County Medical Center is located at 211 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Lincoln County Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Lincoln County Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Lincoln County Medical Center highly rated with patients?

73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Lincoln County Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 8 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Lincoln County Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Lincoln County Medical Center profile..

How does Lincoln County Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

211 Sudderth Dr

Ruidoso, NM 88345

Directions

(575) 257-8200