Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO
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About Rio Grande Hospital
Rio Grande Hospital is a critical access hospital in Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado. It reports its ownership to Medicare as for-profit. It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 4 out of 5. It has about 17 beds, according to OpenStreetMap.
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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend82%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1084%
- Completed surveys87
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
37.74812, -106.26134
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rio Grande Hospital located?
Rio Grande Hospital is at 310 County Rd 14, Del Norte, CO 81132 in Rio Grande County.
Does Rio Grande Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Rio Grande Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 45 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Rio Grande Hospital?
Rio Grande Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 4 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Rio Grande Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Rio Grande Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Colorado trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Rio Grande Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (719) 657-2510.
Would patients recommend Rio Grande Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (87 completed surveys), 82% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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