Critical access hospital in Mendenhall, MS
Simpson General Hospital Cah
1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114 · (601) 847-2221
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
Simpson General Hospital Cah at a glance
Simpson General Hospital Cah is a non-profit critical access hospital in Mendenhall, Mississippi (Simpson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 2.3.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 96 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Simpson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251317
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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) | 76% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 26 | 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) | 96 min | 133 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 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) | 44% | 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) | 11.2% | 12.2% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.3% | 17.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Simpson General Hospital Cah's rating?
Simpson General Hospital Cah has 2 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 Simpson General Hospital Cah?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 96 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Mississippi median is 133 minutes.
Does Simpson General Hospital Cah have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Simpson General Hospital Cah and how do I contact it?
Simpson General Hospital Cah is at 1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114. Phone: (601) 847-2221.
About this data
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