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Address
1601 W 11TH PLACE
Big Spring, TX 79720
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitescenicmountainmedical.org
Facilities & services
146
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Psychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr of 346 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 4 min of 11 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
4% of 14,697 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
25 min of 12 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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.74 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Hospital rating
60% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
60%
Would recommend
54% would definitely recommend
no star
54%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
no star
82%
Doctor communication
86% said doctors always communicated well
no star
86%
Cleanliness
72% said the room was always clean
no star
72%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
68%
Clinicians on staff
53
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 7
Radiology 5
General surgery 2
Cardiology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Orthopedic surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Scenic Mountain Medical Center?

Scenic Mountain Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (432) 263-1211 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 Big Spring.

Is Scenic Mountain 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 Scenic Mountain Medical Center, call (432) 263-1211.

Where is Scenic Mountain Medical Center located?

Scenic Mountain Medical Center is located at 1601 W 11Th Place, Big Spring, TX, 79720. Phone: (432) 263-1211.