Critical access hospital in Scottsburg, IN
Norton Scott Hospital
1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN 47170 · (812) 752-3456
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
Norton Scott Hospital at a glance
Norton Scott Hospital is a for-profit critical access hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana (Scott County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.4.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 126 minutes in the ER, better than the Indiana median of 150 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Scott County
- CMS Certification Number
- 151334
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 41 | 429 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 126 min | 150 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 4% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 64% | 64.8% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 41% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.9% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Norton Scott Hospital
Ascension St Vincent Salem
911 N Shelby St, Salem, IN 47167 · 14.5 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not rated- ★★★★★4Above average
Ascension St Vincent Jennings
301 Henry St, North Vernon, IN 47265 · 25.2 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedWellstone Regional Hospital
2700 Vissing Park Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 · 25.4 mi
Psychiatric · For-profit
Not ratedNorton Clark Hospital
1220 Missouri Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 · 25.4 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageBrightwell Behavioral Health
1612 Blackiston View Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129 · 25.9 mi
Psychiatric · For-profit
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton Scott Hospital's rating?
Norton Scott Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Indiana hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Norton Scott Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 126 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Indiana median is 150 minutes.
Does Norton Scott Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Norton Scott Hospital and how do I contact it?
Norton Scott Hospital is at 1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN 47170. Phone: (812) 752-3456.
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.