Critical access hospital in Carthage, MO
Mercy Hospital Carthage
3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836 · (417) 358-8121
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mercy Hospital Carthage at a glance
Mercy Hospital Carthage is a non-profit critical access hospital in Carthage, Missouri (Jasper County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.1.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 92 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Jasper County
- CMS Certification Number
- 261338
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 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) | 4 / 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) | 83% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| 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 | 174 | 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) | 92 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 13.3% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri 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) | 16.6% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.55 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.97 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Mercy Hospital Carthage
- ★★★★★1Much below average
Freeman Health System - Freeman West
1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804 · 17.4 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below averageMercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
1619 K 66, Galena, KS 66739 · 21.2 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedCox Barton County Hospital
29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, MO 64759 · 23 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not ratedFreeman Neosho Hospital
113 West Hickory Street, Neosho, MO 64850 · 23.6 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above averageMercy Hospital Pittsburg, INC
1 Mt Carmel Way, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · 27.7 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Hospital Carthage's rating?
Mercy Hospital Carthage 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 Mercy Hospital Carthage?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 92 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Missouri median is 161 minutes.
Does Mercy Hospital Carthage have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Mercy Hospital Carthage and how do I contact it?
Mercy Hospital Carthage is at 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836. Phone: (417) 358-8121.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.