Critical access hospital in Kingwood, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537 · (304) 329-1400
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
Preston Memorial Hospital at a glance
Preston Memorial Hospital is a for-profit critical access hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia (Preston County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 112 minutes in the ER, better than the West Virginia median of 145 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Preston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 511312
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 71 | 467 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 112 min | 145 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 86.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 20.5% | 16.1% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21% | 22.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.8% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Preston Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Preston Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Preston Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 112 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The West Virginia median is 145 minutes.
Does Preston Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Preston Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Preston Memorial Hospital is at 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. Phone: (304) 329-1400.
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.