What is the emergency room wait time at Merit Health River Region?

Patients spend a median of 123 minutes (2 hours 3 minutes) in the emergency department at Merit Health River Region, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Merit Health River Region have an emergency room?

Merit Health River Region provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Merit Health River Region?

Merit Health River Region has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Merit Health River Region located?

Merit Health River Region is at 1111 N Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

What is the phone number for Merit Health River Region?

The phone number for Merit Health River Region is (601) 619-3526.

Merit Health River RegionVicksburg, MS

Formerly Vicksburg Medical Center

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(601) 619-3526 Visit Website 297Beds

Time ZoneCST
CountyWarren
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS28149
Area Code601

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients spend an average of 2 hours 3 minutes in the emergency department at Merit Health River Region. That is 10 minutes shorter than the Mississippi average of 2 hours 13 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 2/5

Left before seen 1%

ER volume low

Type Acute Care

Ownership For-profit

Maternity Birthing-friendly

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 Merit Health River Region. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Closest other hospitals

5.1 mi River Region Health System Vicksburg, MS 2 hr 3 min ER wait 19 mi Madison Parish Hospital Tallulah, LA No ER 26 mi Patients Choice Medical Ctr of Claiborne Co, LLC Port Gibson, MS 37 mi Central Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS 1 hr 31 min ER wait 37 mi Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi Delhi, LA 2 hr 40 min ER wait

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Merit Health River Region Address 1111 N Frontage Rd
Vicksburg, MS 39180

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