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Address
1311 N MILDRED RD
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteswhealth.org
Facilities & services
20
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 43 min of 391 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 46 min of 36 patients
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
50 min of 22 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
74% would definitely recommend
74%
Nurse communication
87% said nurses always communicated well
87%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
87%
Cleanliness
86% said the room was always clean
86%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
162
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 16
Radiology 9
Cardiology 5
Pulmonology 5
Orthopedic surgery 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Hematology / oncology 3
General surgery 2
Neurology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Southwest Memorial Hospital?

Southwest Memorial Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (970) 565-6666 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Cortez.

Is Southwest Memorial Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Southwest Memorial Hospital, call (970) 565-6666.

Where is Southwest Memorial Hospital located?

Southwest Memorial Hospital is located at 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO, 81321. Phone: (970) 565-6666.