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 Shamrock General Hospital
Shamrock, TX 79079
County: Wheeler Directions Apple Maps Call (806) 256-2114
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Quick answers about Shamrock General Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Shamrock General Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 30 min in the Shamrock General Hospital emergency room (the average across Texas hospitals is 2 hr 26 min). For tonight's wait, call (806) 256-2114. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Shamrock General Hospital?
The main phone number for Shamrock General Hospital is (806) 256-2114, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (806) 256-2114What is the address of Shamrock General Hospital?
Shamrock General Hospital is at 1000 South Main Street, Shamrock, TX 79079.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Shamrock General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Shamrock General Hospital 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 Shamrock General Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 30 minutes there. That is 56 minutes shorter than the average across Texas hospitals (2 hours 26 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 Shamrock General Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Shamrock General Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 451340). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Texas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | 463 of 594 plans | BLUE-ADVANTAGE-HMO | Blue-Advantage-Hmo |
| Ambetter | 17 of 38 plans | – | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 14 of 47 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Texas
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Balance HSA, Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Standard HSA, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Max, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Secure, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Standard, Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ - Standard HSA Compare plans
What insurance does Shamrock General Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Shamrock General Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Texas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (463 of 594 plans), Ambetter (17 of 38 plans) and UnitedHealthcare (14 of 47 plans). 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 Shamrock General Hospital take Medicare?
Shamrock General Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 451340), 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 Shamrock General Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?
Shamrock General Hospital is in network for 463 of 594 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Shamrock General Hospital accept Ambetter?
Shamrock General Hospital is in network for 17 of 38 plans that Ambetter sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Ambetter plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Shamrock General Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Shamrock General Hospital is in network for 14 of 47 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every UnitedHealthcare plan includes it. 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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
| 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. 364 patients. | 90 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 15 patients. | 115 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 50 patients. | 156 min | 287 min |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 72 patients. | 53% | 78% |
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 Shamrock General Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 17mi Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation Wheeler, TX · 90 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars
- 20mi McLean Care Center Mclean, TX · 64 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars
- 24mi Wellington Care Center Wellington, TX · 76 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 18mi Parkview Hospital Home Health AgencyWheeler, TX
- 22mi Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice CompanyWellington, TX
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 22mi Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice CompanyWellington, TX Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Shamrock General Hospital
5 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 3 specialties.
See all 5 cliniciansSize and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Mar 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 Texas hospital finances.
Who owns Shamrock General Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Preferred Hospital Leasing Shamrock Inc, a for-profit organization.
8 doctors and other clinicians list Shamrock General Hospital 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.
The area around Shamrock General Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Wheeler are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 12.
Mental health: Wheeler is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 13.
Dental: Wheeler is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Texas earn a median $95,970 a year. Healthcare salaries in Texas.
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. Texas shortage areas
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