Acute care hospital in Mount Vernon, KY
Rockcastle County Hospital, INC.
145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456 · (606) 256-2195
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
Rockcastle County Hospital, INC. at a glance
Rockcastle County Hospital, INC. is a non-profit acute care hospital in Mount Vernon, Kentucky (Rockcastle County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 2.8.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 137 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 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Rockcastle County
- CMS Certification Number
- 180115
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 73 | 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) | 137 min | 147 min | 157 min | Better |
| 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) | 44% | 66% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59% | 74.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.7% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.8% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.1% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.2% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 2.23 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rockcastle County Hospital, INC.'s rating?
Rockcastle County Hospital, INC. has 2 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 Rockcastle County Hospital, INC.?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 137 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Rockcastle County Hospital, INC. have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Rockcastle County Hospital, INC. and how do I contact it?
Rockcastle County Hospital, INC. is at 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456. Phone: (606) 256-2195.
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.