Critical access hospital in Liberty, KY
Casey County Hospital
187 Wolford Avenue, Liberty, KY 42539 · (606) 787-6275
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
Casey County Hospital at a glance
Casey County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Liberty, Kentucky (Casey County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 2.8.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 94 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Casey County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181309
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 83% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 46 | 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) | 94 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 21% | 74.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 12% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.6% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.3% | 9.2% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.83 | 0.60 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Casey County Hospital
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Taylor Regional Hospital
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★★★★★2Below averageEphraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
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Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Casey County Hospital's rating?
Casey County 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 Casey County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 94 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Casey County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Casey County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Casey County Hospital is at 187 Wolford Avenue, Liberty, KY 42539. Phone: (606) 787-6275.
About this data
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