Critical access hospital in Potosi, MO
Washington County Memorial Hospital
300 Health Way, Potosi, MO 63664 · (573) 438-5451
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
Washington County Memorial Hospital at a glance
Washington County Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Potosi, Missouri (Washington County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 146 minutes in the ER, better than the Missouri median of 161 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 261308
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 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 49 | 634 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 146 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.6% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.7% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.95 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington County Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Washington County Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Washington County Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 146 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Missouri median is 161 minutes.
Does Washington County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Washington County Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Washington County Memorial Hospital is at 300 Health Way, Potosi, MO 63664. Phone: (573) 438-5451.
About this data
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