Acute care hospital in Monticello, AR
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County
778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655 · (870) 367-2411
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
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County at a glance
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County is a non-profit acute care hospital in Monticello, Arkansas (Drew County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Arkansas average of 2.9.
57% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 122 minutes in the ER, better than the Arkansas median of 136 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Drew County
- CMS Certification Number
- 040051
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas 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) | 62% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 57% | 71.2% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 187 | 353 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 122 min | 136 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 4% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 65% | 62.2% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65% | 74.9% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.3% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23.3% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.96 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.39 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County's rating?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Arkansas hospitals is 2.9 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 122 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.
Does Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County and how do I contact it?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County is at 778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655. Phone: (870) 367-2411.
About this data
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