Arkansas healthcare remains an important issue in our lives, and thankfully the Natural State has facilities that are well-equipped to take care of us when we need it most. Healthgrove.com has compiled a list that ranks the best hospital care in Arkansas using such resources as US Health & News rankings, Truven Analytics rankings, and Medicare performance scores. Together, this compilation of rankings gives each hospital what is termed a “smart score”. Overall patient experiences are based on a 5 star system.
14. Medical Center South Arkansas
Medical Center South Arkansas in El Dorado received a Smart Score of 77 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. Patients who were surveyed at this hospital did not feel as though they experienced a superior level of care; only 59% would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The facility received 3 out of 5 stars when it came to overall patient experience.
13. Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers received a Smart Score of 79 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care facility has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 81% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience here received 5 out of 5 stars.
12. Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff received a Smart Score of 80 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. Patients reported that they did not receive an outstanding level of care at this facility; only 58% would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience here received two out of five stars.
11. NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro received a Smart Score of 81 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care facility has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 84% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience here received four out of five stars.
10. Baptist Medical Health Center (Stuttgart)
Baptist Health Medical Center of Stuttgart received a Smart Score of 85 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. Patients who were surveyed at this hospital did not feel as though they experienced a superior level of care; only 62% would definitely recommend this hospital to others and the facility received three out of five stars when it came to overall patient experience.
9. Baptist Medical Health Center (North Little Rock)
Baptist Health Medical Center of North Little Rock received a Smart Score of 87 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care hospital has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 77% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience here gets four out of five stars.
8. Helena Regional Medical Center
Helena Regional Medical Center received a fairly high Smart Score of 87 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. However, patients reported that they did not receive an outstanding level of care at this facility; only 56% would definitely recommend this hospital to others and the facility only received two out of five stars when it came to overall patient experience.
7. Baptist Medical Health Center (Little Rock)
Baptist Health Medical Center of Little Rock has a Smart Score of 88 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care hospital has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 78% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience at this hospital received 4 out of 5 stars.
6. Sparks Regional Medical Center
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith received a high Smart Score of 88 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. However, patients reported that they did not receive an outstanding level of care at this facility; only 57% would definitely recommend this hospital to others and the overall patient experience received 2 out of 5 stars.
5. Physician's Specialty Hospital
Physicians' Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville has a Smart Score of 88 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care hospital has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 89% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience here gets 5 out of 5 stars.
4. Arkansas Children's Hospital
Arkansas Children's Hospital, a non-profit and private facility in Little Rock is ranked 4th in the state with a Smart Score of 88 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. No data was collected on overall patient experience for this particular hospital.
3. Arkansas Heart Hospital
Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock has a Smart Score of 88 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care facility has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 93% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience here gets five out of five stars.
2. UAMS Medical Center
UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock has been given an overall Smart Score of 89 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care hospital has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 80% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience gets four stars out of five.
1. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, located in Little Rock, has an overall Smart Score of 90 based on Healthgrove.com's compilation of rankings. This acute care facility has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed, 73% indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others. The overall patient experience ranks 3 out of 5 stars here.
Thankfully there are a great number of locations Arkansas residents can trust to care for them in emergencies and true times of need. These hospitals and many others around the Natural State strive to meet their goals of meeting the needs of those who seek medical care. If you’ve had experiences at any of these facilities, sound off in the comments!
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