Hospitals in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO)

1 Medicare-certified hospitals operate in ZIP 81321, Cortez, CO, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.

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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

CMS measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Certified beds	Penalties
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Hospital	4.0	non-profit	—	0

Choosing among hospitals in ZIP 81321

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 81321, Cortez, CO, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 81321

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Southwest Memorial Hospital Cortez, CO 81321 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Data profile for ZIP 81321

Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 81321: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (non-profit).

Providers on record	1
With a published overall rating	1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating	4.0 / 5
Highest-rated provider	SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix	1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)	Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty	0

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in ZIP 81321?

The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospitals with a mailing address in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO).

What is the average CMS rating for hospitals in ZIP 81321?

Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospitals in ZIP 81321 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Which hospital in ZIP 81321 has the highest CMS rating?

In the current data, SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 81321, at 4.0 out of 5.

How do I choose a hospital in ZIP 81321?

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice.

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 81321?

No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 81321. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Data sources

Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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