Critical access hospital in Morganfield, KY
Methodist Hospital Union County
4604 US Highway 60 West, Morganfield, KY 42437 · (270) 389-5000
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
Methodist Hospital Union County at a glance
Methodist Hospital Union County is a non-profit critical access hospital in Morganfield, Kentucky (Union County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 112 minutes in the ER, better than the Kentucky median of 147 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Union County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181306
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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) | 81% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 154 | 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) | 112 min | 147 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 74.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.3% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Methodist Hospital Union County's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Methodist Hospital Union County. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Methodist Hospital Union County?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 112 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Methodist Hospital Union County have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Methodist Hospital Union County and how do I contact it?
Methodist Hospital Union County is at 4604 US Highway 60 West, Morganfield, KY 42437. Phone: (270) 389-5000.
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.