What is the emergency room wait time at Mercy Hospital Carthage?

Patients spend a median of 92 minutes (1 hour 32 minutes) in the emergency department at Mercy Hospital Carthage, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Mercy Hospital Carthage have an emergency room?

Mercy Hospital Carthage provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Mercy Hospital Carthage?

Mercy Hospital Carthage has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Mercy Hospital Carthage located?

Mercy Hospital Carthage is at 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836.

What is the phone number for Mercy Hospital Carthage?

The phone number for Mercy Hospital Carthage is (417) 358-8121.

Mercy Hospital Carthage

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(417) 358-8121

CountyJASPER
Emergency CapableYes

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 1 hour 32 minutes in the emergency department at Mercy Hospital Carthage. That is 1 hour 11 minutes shorter than the Missouri average of 2 hours 43 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 4/5

Left before seen 0%

ER volume medium

Type Critical Access

Ownership Non-profit

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 Carthage. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Mercy Hospital Carthage Address 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way
Carthage, MO 64836

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