Critical access hospital in Salem, MO
Salem Memorial District Hospital
PO Box 774, Salem, MO 65560 · (573) 729-6626
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
Salem Memorial District Hospital at a glance
Salem Memorial District Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Salem, Missouri (Dent County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.1.
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 133 minutes in the ER, better than the Missouri median of 161 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Dent County
- CMS Certification Number
- 261318
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 82% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 69% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 34 | 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) | 133 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.6% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Salem Memorial District Hospital's rating?
Salem Memorial District Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Missouri hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Salem Memorial District Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 133 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Missouri median is 161 minutes.
Does Salem Memorial District Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Salem Memorial District Hospital and how do I contact it?
Salem Memorial District Hospital is at PO Box 774, Salem, MO 65560. Phone: (573) 729-6626.
About this data
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