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, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Mercy Hospital Scott County
- 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
Official links: Website for Mercy Hospital Scott County (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Mercy Hospital Scott County
How long is the ER wait at Mercy Hospital Scott County?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 18 min in the Mercy Hospital Scott County emergency room (the average across Arkansas hospitals is 2 hr 19 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (479) 637-4135. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Mercy Hospital Scott County?
The main phone number for Mercy Hospital Scott County is (479) 637-4135, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (479) 637-4135What is the address of Mercy Hospital Scott County?
Mercy Hospital Scott County is at 1341 W 6th St, Waldron, AR 72958.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Mercy Hospital Scott County have an emergency room?
Yes. Mercy Hospital Scott County has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Mercy Hospital Scott County spend a median of 1 hour 18 minutes there. That is 1 hour 1 minute 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 50 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
84% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 82% 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart failure patients | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.4% | 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 041305). 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Mercy Hospital Scott County 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County take Medicare?
Mercy Hospital Scott County is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 041305), 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County accept Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Mercy Hospital Scott County 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County accept Ambetter?
Mercy Hospital Scott County 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County accept Health Advantage?
Mercy Hospital Scott County 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 2024 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 16.2% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 22.6% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 17.5% | 17.3% | 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 · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Mercy Hospital Scott County's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 358 patients. | 78 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 38 patients. | 230 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 4,775 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 81 patients. | 90% | 77% |
| 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. 119 patients. | 29% | 16% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 234 patients. | 93% | 91%* |
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. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Care after a stay at Mercy Hospital Scott County
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.2mi The Springs of Waldron Waldron, AR · 105 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 20mi Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Booneville, AR · 120 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 21mi The Green House Cottages of Homewood Mena, AR · 138 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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- 20mi DaVita Mena Dialysis CenterMena, AR
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 2.7mi Centerwell Home HealthWaldron, AR · 79% would recommend
- 20mi Elite Home HealthMena, AR · 88% would recommend
- 20mi Visiting Nurses AgencyMena, AR Not rated
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 20mi Elite HospiceMena, AR · 91% would recommend
- 20mi Visiting Nurses Agency of Western Arkansas INCMena, AR Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Mercy Hospital Scott County
34 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 8 specialties.
Find doctors in Waldron
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Waldron, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Mercy Hospital Scott County lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.mercy.net/cms-hpt.txt), checked Nov 7, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
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 Mercy Hospital Scott County
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Mercy Hospital Waldron, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1982.
71 doctors and other clinicians list Mercy Hospital Scott County 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 Jun 2023 · Mercy Hospital Waldron (EIN 71-0557895)
As filed with the IRS by Mercy Hospital Waldron. 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 Mercy Hospital Scott County
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Scott is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 11.
Mental health: Parts of Scott are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Scott are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
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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Healthcare pay in Arkansas
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