Baptist Health Paducah
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.4% | 185 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.4% | 375 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.5% | 410 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.9% | 173 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.8% | 207 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.2% | 158 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 1,481 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.36% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baptist Health Paducah a Good Hospital?
Baptist Health Paducah has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Paducah, KY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Paducah
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
68 vs 65
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baptist Health Paducah a good hospital?
Baptist Health Paducah is an acute care hospital in Paducah, KY with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baptist Health Paducah located?
Baptist Health Paducah is located at 2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003. Phone: (270) 575-2100.
What is the star rating for Baptist Health Paducah?
Baptist Health Paducah has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Baptist Health Paducah have an emergency room?
Yes, Baptist Health Paducah provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 150 patients/yr | $42,708 | $8,967 | 79% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 117 patients/yr | $66,049 | $14,071 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $45,155 | $9,578 | 79% less |
CAROTID ARTERY STENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC 78 patients/yr | $137,481 | $13,535 | 90% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 72 patients/yr | $41,871 | $9,115 | 78% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $64,967 | $12,132 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 58 patients/yr | $30,576 | $5,940 | 81% less |
CAROTID ARTERY STENT PROCEDURES WITH CC 56 patients/yr | $147,677 | $16,139 | 89% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 53 patients/yr | $38,054 | $5,482 | 86% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $35,894 | $8,045 | 78% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Church
- County
- Mc Cracken
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 180104