Critical access hospital in Russell Springs, KY
Russell County Hospital
153 Dowell Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642 · (270) 866-4141
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
Russell County Hospital at a glance
Russell County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky (Russell County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Russell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181330
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 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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) | 83% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 88% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 85 | 495 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 28% | 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) | 16.3% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.7% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Other hospitals near Russell County Hospital
- Not rated
Casey County Hospital
187 Wolford Avenue, Liberty, KY 42539 · 17.9 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★3AverageWayne County Hospital
166 Hospital Street, Monticello, KY 42633 · 21.2 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedThe Medical Center at Albany
723 Burkesville Road, Albany, KY 42602 · 23.5 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedCumberland County Hospital
299 Glasgow Road, Burkesville, KY 42717 · 27.3 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not ratedLake Cumberland Regional Hospital
305 Langdon Street, Somerset, KY 42503 · 29.2 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Russell County Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Russell County Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Does Russell County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Russell County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Russell County Hospital is at 153 Dowell Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642. Phone: (270) 866-4141.
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.