Critical access hospital in Carthage, IL
Memorial Hospital
1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL 62321 · (217) 357-8500
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Memorial Hospital at a glance
Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Carthage, Illinois (Hancock County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Illinois average of 3.
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 142 minutes in the ER, better than the Illinois median of 175 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141305
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 70.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 120 | 558 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 142 min | 175 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 83.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.9% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.1% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.7% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.1% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 6% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Memorial Hospital's rating?
Memorial Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Illinois hospitals is 3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 142 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Illinois median is 175 minutes.
Does Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Memorial Hospital is at 1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL 62321. Phone: (217) 357-8500.
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.