Knox Community Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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) | 13.2% | 89 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12% | 160 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19% | 164 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.5% | 94 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 433 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Knox Community Hospital a Good Hospital?
Knox Community Hospital has a trust score of 59/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Mount Vernon, OH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knox Community Hospital a good hospital?
Knox Community Hospital is an acute care hospital in Mount Vernon, OH with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 59/100.
Where is Knox Community Hospital located?
Knox Community Hospital is located at 1330 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Phone: (740) 393-9000.
What is the star rating for Knox Community Hospital?
Knox Community Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Knox Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Knox Community Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $53,165 | $16,063 | 70% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 45 patients/yr | $31,743 | $9,895 | 69% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $29,923 | $10,290 | 66% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $37,861 | $11,447 | 70% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $46,739 | $13,342 | 71% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 23 patients/yr | $19,529 | $6,822 | 65% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $26,389 | $8,817 | 67% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 18 patients/yr | $77,206 | $17,224 | 78% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 17 patients/yr | $16,780 | $5,928 | 65% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 16 patients/yr | $47,836 | $16,439 | 66% 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 - Other
- County
- Knox
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 360040