Critical access hospital in Ripley, MS
Tippah County Hospital
1005 City Ave North, Ripley, MS 38663 · (662) 837-9221
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
Tippah County Hospital at a glance
Tippah County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Ripley, Mississippi (Tippah County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.3.
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 80 minutes in the ER, better than the Mississippi median of 133 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Tippah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251337
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 88% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 87% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 34 | 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) | 80 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 100% | 62.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 49% | 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) | 12.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.8% | 17.7% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.9% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tippah County Hospital's rating?
Tippah County Hospital has 4 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 Tippah County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 80 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Mississippi median is 133 minutes.
Does Tippah County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Tippah County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Tippah County Hospital is at 1005 City Ave North, Ripley, MS 38663. Phone: (662) 837-9221.
About this data
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