Acute care hospital in Russellville, AL
Russellville Hospital
15155 Highway 43, Russellville, AL 35653 · (256) 332-1611
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Russellville Hospital at a glance
Russellville Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Russellville, Alabama (Franklin County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Alabama average of 2.7.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 101 minutes in the ER, better than the Alabama median of 153 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 010158
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 69% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 107 | 619 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 101 min | 153 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 62% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 72% | 62.9% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.7% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.99 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.37 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Russellville Hospital's rating?
Russellville Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Alabama hospitals is 2.7 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Russellville Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 101 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does Russellville Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Russellville Hospital and how do I contact it?
Russellville Hospital is at 15155 Highway 43, Russellville, AL 35653. Phone: (256) 332-1611.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.