Critical access hospital in Buckeye, WV
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV 24924 · (304) 799-7400
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
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital at a glance
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Buckeye, West Virginia (Pocahontas County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 105 minutes in the ER, better than the West Virginia median of 145 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Pocahontas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 511314
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 | 2 | 0 |
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) | 84% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 90 | 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) | 105 min | 145 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 86.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pocahontas Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 105 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The West Virginia median is 145 minutes.
Does Pocahontas Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Pocahontas Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is at 150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV 24924. Phone: (304) 799-7400.
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.