Weston County Health Services
Owned by Weston County Hospital District
Newcastle, Wyoming • Hospital ID 531303
How does this emergency room compare?
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ER wait time not reported
Strength: Fewer patients return within 30 days
What you need to know
Emergency Room (ER) wait time
Emergency room wait time not reported
Patient safety record
11.1 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
Fewer readmissions-59%
Badges compare this hospital to others in Wyoming.
Lower readmissions and complications are better; higher patient satisfaction is better.
How we rate hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in Wyoming. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions face different challenges—rural vs urban, teaching vs community hospitals, etc.
Better than average
Top third of Wyoming hospitals
Top third of Wyoming hospitals
About average
Middle third of Wyoming hospitals
Middle third of Wyoming hospitals
Below average
Bottom third of Wyoming hospitals
Bottom third of Wyoming hospitals
Understanding the terms
ER wait time (OP-18b): The official national measure of emergency room wait times—time from arrival until you see a doctor or nurse. Also called ED (Emergency Department) wait time.
Readmissions: When patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after medical procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys conducted by CMS. Higher scores are better.
When to prioritize speed vs safety
Life-threatening: Go to the closest ER
- Severe chest pain or trouble breathing
- Heavy bleeding or major injuries
- Stroke symptoms or seizures
- Severe allergic reactions
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Urgent but stable: Consider wait times
- Possible broken bones
- High fever or severe pain
- Deep cuts needing stitches
- Bad sprains or sports injuries
Compare nearby hospitals for faster care.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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