Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.2% | 341 | Better |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.7% | 165 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 348 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 388 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.8% | 128 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.1% | 155 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.3% | 75 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 1,071 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.77% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital a Good Hospital?
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital has a trust score of 62/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Paducah, KY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in hip & knee replacement.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Paducah
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
62 vs 65
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital a good hospital?
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital is an acute care hospital in Paducah, KY with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital located?
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital is located at 1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003. Phone: (270) 444-2444.
What is the star rating for Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital?
Mercy Health - Lourdes 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 Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 197 patients/yr | $61,052 | $13,404 | 78% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 98 patients/yr | $77,219 | $13,167 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 89 patients/yr | $48,363 | $9,270 | 81% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 61 patients/yr | $32,183 | $6,376 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $42,576 | $9,267 | 78% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $40,871 | $8,189 | 80% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 49 patients/yr | $31,029 | $5,720 | 82% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $50,936 | $10,086 | 80% less |
PSYCHOSES 46 patients/yr | $15,398 | $9,416 | 39% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $39,046 | $7,567 | 81% 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
- 180102