Acute care hospital in Whitesburg, KY
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
240 Hospital Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858 · (606) 633-3500
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Whitesburg Arh Hospital at a glance
Whitesburg Arh Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Whitesburg, Kentucky (Letcher County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 2.8.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 160 minutes in the ER, worse than the Kentucky median of 147 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Letcher County
- CMS Certification Number
- 180002
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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 68% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 145 | 495 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 160 min | 147 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 68% | 66% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 74.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 12% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.9% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.4% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.7% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.94 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whitesburg Arh Hospital's rating?
Whitesburg Arh Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Kentucky hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Whitesburg Arh Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 160 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Whitesburg Arh Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Whitesburg Arh Hospital and how do I contact it?
Whitesburg Arh Hospital is at 240 Hospital Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858. Phone: (606) 633-3500.
About this data
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