Critical access hospital in Hardinsburg, KY
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143 · (270) 756-7000
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
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital at a glance
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Hardinsburg, Kentucky (Breckinridge County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 2.8.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 100 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Breckinridge County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181319
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 78% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 51 | 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) | 100 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) | 56% | 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% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.4% | 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) | 0.96 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Breckinridge Memorial Hospital's rating?
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital 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 Breckinridge Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 100 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Breckinridge Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Breckinridge Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital is at 1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143. Phone: (270) 756-7000.
About this data
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