Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR
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About Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. 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 St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center, about 15 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.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
36.07465, -90.96702
Nearby hospitals
- St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center2801 Medical Center Drive, Pocahontas, AR · Emergency roomRural emergency hospital15 mi
- St Bernards Medical Center225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR · Level III traumaAcute care hospital22 mi
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital1201 Fleming Ave, Jonesboro, ARRehabilitation hospital23 mi
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR · Emergency roomAcute care hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lawrence Memorial Hospital located?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is at 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 in Lawrence County.
Does Lawrence Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Lawrence Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 90 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Lawrence Memorial Hospital?
Lawrence Memorial 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 Lawrence Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Arkansas trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Lawrence Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (870) 886-1200.
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