Palacios Community Medical Center in Palacios, TX
Also known as Palacios Community Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Palacios Community Medical Center
Palacios Community Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas. 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 17 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Matagorda Regional Medical Center, about 18 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
28.71739, -96.21288
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palacios Community Medical Center located?
Palacios Community Medical Center is at 311 Green Avenue, Palacios, TX 77465 in Matagorda County.
Does Palacios Community Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Palacios Community Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 80 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Palacios Community Medical Center?
Palacios Community 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 Palacios Community Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Palacios Community Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Texas trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Palacios Community Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (361) 972-2511.
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