Critical access hospital in Summersville, WV
Summersville Regional Medical Center
400 Fairview Heights Road, Summersville, WV 26651 · (304) 872-2891
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
Summersville Regional Medical Center at a glance
Summersville Regional Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Summersville, West Virginia (Nicholas County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the West Virginia average of 2.8.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 136 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 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Nicholas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 511322
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 347 | 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) | 136 min | 145 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 69% | 58.1% | 63.8% | Better |
| 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 heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 22.3% | 16.1% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 15.3% | 12.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.9% | 22.1% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.3% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.7% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.61 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Summersville Regional Medical Center
Montgomery General Hospital
401 Sixth Avenue, Montgomery, WV 25136 · 19 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedCamc Plateau Medical Center, INC
430 Main Street, West, Oak Hill, WV 25901 · 23.3 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, INC
100 Hoylman Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624 · 32.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedRaleigh General Hospital
1710 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801 · 33 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★2Below averageBeckley VA Medical Center
200 Veterans Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801 · 33 mi
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government
★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Summersville Regional Medical Center's rating?
Summersville Regional Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for West Virginia hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Summersville Regional Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 136 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The West Virginia median is 145 minutes.
Does Summersville Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Summersville Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Summersville Regional Medical Center is at 400 Fairview Heights Road, Summersville, WV 26651. Phone: (304) 872-2891.
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.