Critical access hospital in Wauseon, OH
Fulton County Health Center
725 South Shoop Avenue, Wauseon, OH 43567 · (419) 335-2015
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
Fulton County Health Center at a glance
Fulton County Health Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Wauseon, Ohio (Fulton County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Ohio average of 3.6.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 137 minutes in the ER, better than the Ohio 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
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Fulton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 361333
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 72.8% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 71.2% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 200 | 772 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 137 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 78% | 63.3% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 66% | 77.2% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 16.1% | 10.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.5% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 8.3% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.3% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.9% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fulton County Health Center's rating?
Fulton County Health Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Ohio hospitals is 3.6 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Fulton County Health Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 137 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Ohio median is 161 minutes.
Does Fulton County Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Fulton County Health Center and how do I contact it?
Fulton County Health Center is at 725 South Shoop Avenue, Wauseon, OH 43567. Phone: (419) 335-2015.
About this data
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