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Ballinger Memorial Hospital

Community Hospital · San Angelo, TX

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Community Hospital

Benefits

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes enrollment in the TCDRS (Texas County & District Retirement System) retirement plan with generous employer contribution, medical/dental/vision insurance, short-term disability, a cafeteria plan, employer-paid $40,000 life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.

The city

Living in San Angelo, TX

San Angelo sits along the Concho River in West Texas, blending small-town ease with a surprisingly active arts community. The restored Fort Concho and walkable historic downtown give the city its character, while wide-open skies and a slower pace appeal to nurses seeking relief from urban intensity.

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Metro price level · San Angelo area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,153/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$65,864/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District (BMHD) is a rural community hospital located at 608 Avenue B in Ballinger, Texas (Runnels County). The district operates both a hospital and a clinic, providing essential healthcare services to the surrounding rural community.

  • Community Hospital · San Angelo
More about Ballinger Memorial Hospital

The facility offers imaging services such as MRI and maintains various departments including nursing, laboratory, and medical technology. As a hospital district, it operates as a public entity governed by a Board of Directors, with Rhett D. Fricke serving as CEO/Administrator. The organization is described as a vital healthcare provider in a rural community where employees can make a real impact on healthcare services. Working at BMHD appears to offer a close-knit, community-oriented environment where staff report a clear sense of purpose and feelings of personal appreciation. The organization emphasizes community wellness and quality care. However, based on limited employee reviews, challenges exist around work-life balance, management effectiveness, and workplace culture, which scored notably lower than pay and benefits satisfaction. The facility seems to operate with a small staff typical of rural hospitals, where employees may wear multiple hats and have broad responsibilities.

The mission of Ballinger Memorial Hospital is to serve as a hospital for the care of persons suffering from any illness or disabilities which require patient care. The hospital supports educational activities related to rendering care to the sick and injured, and participates in and promotes activities to encourage wellness in the community. The organization values community service, wellness promotion, and educational support.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

Based on 7 Indeed reviews, the hospital has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5. Employees appreciate the clear sense of purpose, overall satisfaction, and feeling of personal appreciation. Pay and benefits received the highest sub-rating at 3.8 out of 5. However, workplace culture scored lowest at 2.3 out of 5, with work-life balance (2.8), management (2.8), and job security/advancement (2.7) also scoring below average. Reviews span multiple departments including nursing, medical technology, and management. The small sample size limits the reliability of these ratings.

The good

  • Clear sense of purpose serving a rural community
  • Employees report feeling personally appreciated
  • Competitive pay and benefits relative to the area
  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, insurance, and life insurance
  • Opportunity to make meaningful impact in a small community hospital setting
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

The hard parts

  • Low workplace culture rating (2.3/5) from employee reviews
  • Work-life balance challenges reported (2.8/5)
  • Limited job security and advancement opportunities (2.7/5)
  • Management effectiveness concerns noted in reviews (2.8/5)
  • Rural location may limit access to amenities and career growth options

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