Hospitals in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX)
In ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, the latest CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | Hospital | Not rated | for-profit | — | 0 |
| VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC | Hospital | 2.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
All hospitals in ZIP 78550
Comparing hospitals in ZIP 78550
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
ZIP 78550 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 3 CMS-certified hospitalss in ZIP 78550, 2 of which report an overall star rating (67%). Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
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Data & methodology
All figures on this page come 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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