Critical access hospital in Salem, KY
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC
131 Hospital Drive, Salem, KY 42078 · (270) 988-2299
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
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC at a glance
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC is a non-profit critical access hospital in Salem, Kentucky (Livingston County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 2.8.
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 106 minutes in the ER, better than the Kentucky median of 147 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Livingston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181320
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 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 71% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 87% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 95 | 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) | 106 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) | 90% | 66% | 63.8% | Better |
| 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 heart failure patients (lower is better) | 14% | 12% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.3% | 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) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 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 Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC's rating?
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC has 4 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 Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 106 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC and how do I contact it?
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, INC is at 131 Hospital Drive, Salem, KY 42078. Phone: (270) 988-2299.
About this data
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