Acute care hospital in Tompkinsville, KY
Monroe County Medical Center
529 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville, KY 42167 · (270) 487-9231
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
Monroe County Medical Center at a glance
Monroe County Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Tompkinsville, Kentucky (Monroe County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 2.8.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 128 minutes in the ER, better than the Kentucky median of 147 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Monroe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 180105
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 | 2 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 158 | 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) | 128 min | 147 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 18% | 66% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 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% | 12% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.1% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.1% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.8% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monroe County Medical Center's rating?
Monroe County Medical Center has 1 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 Monroe County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 128 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Monroe County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Monroe County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Monroe County Medical Center is at 529 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville, KY 42167. Phone: (270) 487-9231.
About this data
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