Colorado River Medical Center in Needles, CA
Also known as Needles-Desert Communities Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Colorado River Medical Center
Colorado River Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Needles, San Bernardino County, California. 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 Valley View Medical Center, about 12 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
34.83302, -114.61822
Nearby hospitals
- Valley View Medical Center5330 South Highway 95, Fort Mohave, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital12 mi
- Exceptional Community Hospital Bullhead City2365 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
- Western Arizona Regional Medical Center2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ · Level IV traumaAcute care hospital19 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colorado River Medical Center located?
Colorado River Medical Center is at 1401 Bailey Ave, Needles, CA 92363 in San Bernardino County.
Does Colorado River Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Colorado River Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 121 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Colorado River Medical Center?
Colorado River Medical Center 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 Colorado River Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Colorado River Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the California trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Colorado River Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (760) 326-7162.
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