North Runnels Hospital in Winters, TX
Also known as NRH
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About North Runnels Hospital
North Runnels Hospital is a critical access hospital in Winters, Runnels County, Texas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). 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 Ballinger Memorial Hospital, about 14 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend86%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1087%
- Completed surveys56
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
31.94968, -99.95799
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Runnels Hospital located?
North Runnels Hospital is at 7821 East Highway 153, Winters, TX 79567 in Runnels County.
Does North Runnels Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. North Runnels Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 93 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of North Runnels Hospital?
North Runnels 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 North Runnels Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for North Runnels Hospital. 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 North Runnels Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (375) 754-4553.
Would patients recommend North Runnels Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (56 completed surveys), 86% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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