Plains Memorial Hospital in Dimmitt, TX
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About Plains Memorial Hospital
Plains Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It does not report emergency services to Medicare. 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 17 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Hereford Regional Medical Center, about 19 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
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Nearest hospitals with an emergency room
- Hereford Regional Medical Center801 East Third, Hereford, TX · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
- Parmer County Community Hospital1307 Cleveland Street, Friona, TX · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital24 mi
- Muleshoe Area Medical Center708 S 1st St, Muleshoe, TX · Emergency roomCritical access hospital33 mi
Nearby hospitals
Frequently asked questions
Where is Plains Memorial Hospital located?
Plains Memorial Hospital is at 310 West Halsell Street, Dimmitt, TX 79027 in Castro County.
Does Plains Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Plains Memorial Hospital does not report emergency services to Medicare. The nearest listed hospital with an emergency room is Hereford Regional Medical Center, about 19 mi away. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Plains Memorial Hospital?
Plains 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 Plains Memorial 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 Texas 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 Plains Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (806) 647-2191.
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