Understanding Hospital Safety in New Mexico
The 45 hospitals listed here represent every Medicare-certified facility in New Mexico that submitted quality data to CMS for the 2024 reporting period. Our composite Safety Score weights five domains: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI), patient safety indicator measures, 30-day mortality outcomes, readmission rates, and HCAHPS patient experience scores.
The average safety score across New Mexico hospitals is 4.3/10, compared to a national average of approximately 5.0/10. This positions New Mexico below the national average in our comparison.
How to Choose a Hospital in New Mexico
If you have a planned admission, start by identifying the top-rated hospital within a reasonable distance. Then cross-reference with your insurance network and your physician's hospital affiliations. For specialized care, look at condition-specific outcomes — a hospital's overall score is a reasonable starting proxy, but specialty-specific performance data can be found through CMS's Hospital Compare tool directly.
For emergency care, always go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. Safety scores are most actionable for elective and planned care decisions.