Merit Health Central
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
5 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) | 12.3% | 61 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.8% | 35 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19% | 57 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.6% | 45 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 82 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Merit Health Central a Good Hospital?
Merit Health Central has a trust score of 56/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Jackson, MS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Jackson
#2
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
56 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.6/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merit Health Central a good hospital?
Merit Health Central is an acute care hospital in Jackson, MS with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 56/100.
Where is Merit Health Central located?
Merit Health Central is located at 1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204. Phone: (601) 376-1000.
What is the star rating for Merit Health Central?
Merit Health Central 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 Merit Health Central have an emergency room?
Yes, Merit Health Central provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
PSYCHOSES 178 patients/yr | $59,612 | $12,146 | 80% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $187,527 | $15,812 | 92% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 14 patients/yr | $114,385 | $14,241 | 88% less |
DEPRESSIVE NEUROSES 13 patients/yr | $48,440 | $9,440 | 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Hinds
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250072