Critical access hospital in Salem, IL
Salem Township Hospital
1201 Ricker Drive, Salem, IL 62881 · (618) 548-3194
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Salem Township Hospital at a glance
Salem Township Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Salem, Illinois (Marion County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Illinois average of 3.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 146 minutes in the ER, better than the Illinois median of 175 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Marion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141345
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 72% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 62 | 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) | 146 min | 175 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| 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) | 93% | 83.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.1% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Salem Township Hospital's rating?
Salem Township 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 Salem Township Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 146 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Illinois median is 175 minutes.
Does Salem Township Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Salem Township Hospital and how do I contact it?
Salem Township Hospital is at 1201 Ricker Drive, Salem, IL 62881. Phone: (618) 548-3194.
About this data
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