Critical access hospital in Ruleville, MS
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
840 North Oak Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771 · (662) 756-2711
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
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah at a glance
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah is a government critical access hospital in Ruleville, Mississippi (Sunflower County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 2.3.
85% 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 0 and worse on 3.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Sunflower County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251318
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 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) | 83% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 27 | 323 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65% | 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) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 22.9% | 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) | 21.6% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.31 | 0.55 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
Bolivar Medical Center
901 E Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732 · 11.7 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★1Much below averageSouth Sunflower County Hospital
121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751 · 21.6 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★2Below averageGreenwood Leflore Hospital
1401 River Rd, Greenwood, MS 38930 · 26.5 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★1Much below averageTallahatchie General Hospital-Cah
141 Dr. T.t. Lewis Circle / PO Box 230, Charleston, MS 38921 · 27.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not ratedNorthwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center
1970 Hospital Drive, Clarksdale, MS 38614 · 29.4 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is North Sunflower Medical Center Cah's rating?
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Mississippi hospitals is 2.3 stars.
Does North Sunflower Medical Center Cah have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is North Sunflower Medical Center Cah and how do I contact it?
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah is at 840 North Oak Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771. Phone: (662) 756-2711.
About this data
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