CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Unity Health - Newport
Newport, AR 72112
County: Jackson Directions Apple Maps Call (870) 523-8911
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
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Quick answers about Unity Health - Newport
How long is the ER wait at Unity Health - Newport?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 43 min in the Unity Health - Newport emergency room (the average across Arkansas hospitals is 2 hr 19 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (870) 523-8911. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Unity Health - Newport?
The main phone number for Unity Health - Newport is (870) 523-8911, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (870) 523-8911What is the address of Unity Health - Newport?
Unity Health - Newport is at 1205 McLain Street, Newport, AR 72112.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Unity Health - Newport have an emergency room?
Yes. Unity Health - Newport has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Unity Health - Newport spend a median of 1 hour 43 minutes there. That is 36 minutes shorter than the average across Arkansas hospitals (2 hours 19 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Unity Health - Newport. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 73 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
70% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia patients | 17.3% | 15.2% |
| COPD patients | 8.3% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.3% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Unity Health - Newport accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 041332). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 23 of 23 plans | TRUE-BLUE-PPO | True-Blue-Ppo |
| Ambetter | 15 of 15 plans | – | Preferred |
| Health Advantage | 15 of 15 plans | TRUE-BLUE-PPO | True-Blue-Ppo |
| Octave | 12 of 12 plans | USABLE-MUTUAL-CONNECT-PPO | Usable-Mutual-Connect-Ppo |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Arkansas
Adults in Arkansas qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Arkansas Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Unity Health - Newport accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Unity Health - Newport is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Arkansas: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (23 of 23 plans), Ambetter (15 of 15 plans), Health Advantage (15 of 15 plans) and 1 other insurer. This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Unity Health - Newport take Medicare?
Unity Health - Newport is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 041332), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Unity Health - Newport accept Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Unity Health - Newport is in network for 23 of 23 plans that Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Unity Health - Newport accept Ambetter?
Unity Health - Newport is in network for 15 of 15 plans that Ambetter sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Unity Health - Newport accept Health Advantage?
Unity Health - Newport is in network for 15 of 15 plans that Health Advantage sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Health Advantage's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 20.4% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 17.8% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 20.4% | 20% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Unity Health - Newport's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 14 patients. | 21% | 65% |
| Stroke: brain scan read within 45 minutes of ER arrivalPatients arriving with stroke symptoms whose head CT or MRI was interpreted within 45 minutes. Higher is better. 15 patients. | 67% | 69% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 353 patients. | 103 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 11 patients. | 265 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 45 patients. | 295 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 9,667 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 286 patients. | 54% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 413 patients. | 13% | 15% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Unity Health - Newport
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.6mi The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center Newport, AR · 130 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 0.6mi The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center Newport, AR · 120 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS)
- 22mi Mountain Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Batesville, AR · 110 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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Inpatient psychiatric unit
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025 · unit CCN 041332
Unity Health - Newport runs an inpatient psychiatric unit that reports its own results to Medicare. Readmitted within 30 days: 20% here, against 19% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Doctors at Unity Health - Newport
40 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 10 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Newport, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Arkansas hospital finances.
Who owns Unity Health - Newport
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Unity Health - Newport, a non-profit organization, incorporated 2021.
67 doctors and other clinicians list Unity Health - Newport as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Sep 2023 · Unity Health - Newport (EIN 86-1835149)
As filed with the IRS by Unity Health - Newport. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Unity Health - Newport
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Jackson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 12.
Mental health: Parts of Jackson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Jackson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 11.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Arkansas earn a median $78,940 a year. Healthcare salaries in Arkansas.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Arkansas shortage areas
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