Complications & Deaths Measures
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Oklahoma · Critical Access
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center ranks #630 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #630 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
105 Wall Street, Poteau, OK 74953 · Le Flore County · (918) 647-8161
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center ranks #630 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #630 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 6 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS published no overall star rating for this hospital in its May 2026 release; it is rated 4 of 5 as of August 2026.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center vs. Oklahoma and the nation
- Eastern Oklahoma Med…
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
4 stars
- Oklahoma avg
Oklahoma state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center rates above the Oklahoma average of 3.3 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Local
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 3 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.6 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -33.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -6.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center outside Oklahoma, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside OK (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside OK (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Oklahoma
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Oklahoma.
One of 134 Medicare-certified hospitals in Oklahoma, 6 are shown here.
Alliancehealth Durant
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1/5
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Alliancehealth Madill
Madill, OK
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Alliancehealth Woodward
Woodward, OK
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
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4/5
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Ascension St John Broken Arrow
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center ranks #630 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 6 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Poteau, OK.
How much does Medicare spend at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures.
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