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Address
211 SUDDERTH DRIVE
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitephs.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
3
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Restroom unisex Public restrooms Onsite parking Recommends appointment Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 16 min of 386 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 40 min of 20 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 17,423 visits
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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.86 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
74% rated 9 or 10 of 10
74%
Would recommend
74% would definitely recommend
74%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
87% said the room was always clean
87%
Quietness at night
65% said the area was always quiet at night
65%
Clinicians on staff
105
total clinicians
8
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 22
Internal medicine 8
Orthopedic surgery 6
Cardiology 5
General surgery 3
Hematology / oncology 3
Neurology 2
Pulmonology 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Lincoln County Medical Center?

Lincoln County Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (575) 257-2800 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 Ruidoso.

Is Lincoln County Medical Center 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 Lincoln County Medical Center, call (575) 257-2800.

Where is Lincoln County Medical Center located?

Lincoln County Medical Center is located at 211 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM, 88345. Phone: (575) 257-2800.