Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Rio Grande Regional Hospital is a medical facility located in McAllen, TX. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
3% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceRio Grande Regional Hospital
National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Villarreal
Very satisfied with the evaluation and treatment I received from Dr. Kirk yesterday. He was very professional during my visit to the Clinic and took the time to evaluate my condition and answer any questions I had. He ordered an MRI to be done as a follow up to ensure that I receive the proper...
Apr 11 2025
Review for Dr. Kirk
I have great respect for Dr. West. His bedside manner is caring and he listens. He is knowledgeable and makes you feel confident in that knowledge. I highly recommend Dr. West and his wonderful team of nurses.
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. West
Location
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rio Grande Regional Hospital located?
Rio Grande Regional Hospital is located at 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Rio Grande Regional Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Rio Grande Regional Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is Rio Grande Regional Hospital highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Rio Grande Regional Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Rio Grande Regional Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Rio Grande Regional Hospital profile..
How does Rio Grande Regional Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
After visiting with Dr Villarreal we decided to proceed with the surgery. He explained everything with great and understanding detail. The surgery went extremely well and Dr Villarreal doesn’t just do the surgery and is gone he stays with the patient daily until they are ready to be discharged. He...