Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, AR
Also known as Fulton County Hospital
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About Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Ozarks Healthcare, about 25 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Map
36.38342, -91.81098
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital located?
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital is at 679 North Main Street, Salem, AR 72576 in Fulton County.
Does Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital?
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date March 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the Arkansas EMS or trauma program. In an emergency, call 911: paramedics take seriously injured patients to the right trauma center.
What is the phone number of Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (870) 895-2691.
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