Acute care hospital in Indianola, MS
South Sunflower County Hospital
121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751 · (662) 887-5235
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
South Sunflower County Hospital at a glance
South Sunflower County Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Indianola, Mississippi (Sunflower County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 2.3.
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Sunflower County
- CMS Certification Number
- 250095
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 69% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 68 | 323 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 14% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82% | 65.4% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.3% | 17.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.8% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near South Sunflower County Hospital
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901 E Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732 · 21.3 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★1Much below averageNorth Sunflower Medical Center Cah
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Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★1Much below averageDelta Health System - the Medical Center
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Acute Care Hospitals · Government
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Not ratedGreenwood Leflore Hospital
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Acute Care Hospitals · Government
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Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is South Sunflower County Hospital's rating?
South Sunflower County Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Mississippi hospitals is 2.3 stars.
Does South Sunflower County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is South Sunflower County Hospital and how do I contact it?
South Sunflower County Hospital is at 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751. Phone: (662) 887-5235.
About this data
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