Critical access hospital in Chillicothe, MO
Hedrick Medical Center
2799 North Washington Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601 · (660) 646-1480
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hedrick Medical Center at a glance
Hedrick Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Chillicothe, Missouri (Livingston County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.1.
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 124 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 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Livingston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 261321
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 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 68% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 119 | 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) | 124 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 88% | 61.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.3% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.1% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 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) | 0.73 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hedrick Medical Center's rating?
Hedrick Medical Center 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 Hedrick Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 124 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Missouri median is 161 minutes.
Does Hedrick Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Hedrick Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Hedrick Medical Center is at 2799 North Washington Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Phone: (660) 646-1480.
About this data
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