Acute care hospital in Picayune, MS
Highland Community Hospital
130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS 39466 · (601) 358-9400
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
Highland Community Hospital at a glance
Highland Community Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Picayune, Mississippi (Pearl River County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 2.3.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 124 minutes in the ER, better than the Mississippi median of 133 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 3.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Pearl River County
- CMS Certification Number
- 250117
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 82% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 84 | 323 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 124 min | 133 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 76% | 62.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 52% | 65.4% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.4% | 12.2% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.5% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.8% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.96 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.91 | 0.51 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.07 | 0.55 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Highland Community Hospital's rating?
Highland Community Hospital has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Mississippi hospitals is 2.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Highland Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 124 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Mississippi median is 133 minutes.
Does Highland Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Highland Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Highland Community Hospital is at 130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS 39466. Phone: (601) 358-9400.
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.