Acute care hospital in Paducah, KY
Baptist Health Paducah
2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003 · (270) 575-2100
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
Baptist Health Paducah at a glance
Baptist Health Paducah is a non-profit acute care hospital in Paducah, Kentucky (Mc Cracken County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 2.8.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 184 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 4 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Mc Cracken County
- CMS Certification Number
- 180104
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 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Readmissions | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 76% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 871 | 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) | 184 min | 147 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 70% | 66% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87% | 74.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.8% | 12.1% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 12% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.5% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.6% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.7% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23.1% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.8% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 9.4% | 10.6% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.36 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Worse |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 1.21 | 0.78 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.50 | 0.75 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.20 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baptist Health Paducah's rating?
Baptist Health Paducah has 4 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 Baptist Health Paducah?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 184 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Baptist Health Paducah have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Baptist Health Paducah and how do I contact it?
Baptist Health Paducah is at 2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003. Phone: (270) 575-2100.
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.