Merit Health Natchez
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 Failure | 12.2% | 80 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 20.2% | 144 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.4% | 28 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.9% | 27 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.3% | 220 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.15% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Merit Health Natchez a Good Hospital?
Merit Health Natchez has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Natchez, MS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merit Health Natchez a good hospital?
Merit Health Natchez is an acute care hospital in Natchez, MS with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Merit Health Natchez located?
Merit Health Natchez is located at 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120. Phone: (601) 443-2100.
What is the star rating for Merit Health Natchez?
Merit Health Natchez has a 2/5 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 Natchez have an emergency room?
Yes, Merit Health Natchez provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 114 patients/yr | $136,957 | $17,723 | 87% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $111,119 | $12,114 | 89% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $131,741 | $11,904 | 91% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $117,580 | $14,461 | 88% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 18 patients/yr | $68,371 | $8,084 | 88% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 16 patients/yr | $78,539 | $9,382 | 88% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $97,876 | $10,487 | 89% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 14 patients/yr | $144,332 | $15,045 | 90% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 14 patients/yr | $350,045 | $44,526 | 87% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 13 patients/yr | $83,290 | $11,916 | 86% 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
- Adams
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250084