Merit Health River Oaks
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3.5% | 138 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.3% | 86 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.7% | 49 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.4% | 129 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.6% | 27 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 773 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.89% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Merit Health River Oaks a Good Hospital?
Merit Health River Oaks has a trust score of 43/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Flowood, MS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Flowood
#2
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
43 vs 43
Score vs city avg
1.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merit Health River Oaks a good hospital?
Merit Health River Oaks is an acute care hospital in Flowood, MS with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 43/100.
Where is Merit Health River Oaks located?
Merit Health River Oaks is located at 1030 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, MS 39232. Phone: (601) 932-1030.
What is the star rating for Merit Health River Oaks?
Merit Health River Oaks has a 1/5 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 River Oaks have an emergency room?
Yes, Merit Health River Oaks provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 106 patients/yr | $246,386 | $12,864 | 95% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 97 patients/yr | $161,107 | $12,099 | 92% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITH MCC OR 4+ A 33 patients/yr | $288,290 | $18,702 | 94% less |
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC 30 patients/yr | $228,725 | $13,994 | 94% less |
REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC 29 patients/yr | $324,231 | $17,967 | 94% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $118,686 | $8,783 | 93% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 25 patients/yr | $82,249 | $5,831 | 93% less |
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC 24 patients/yr | $385,717 | $32,157 | 92% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $110,186 | $11,260 | 90% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 23 patients/yr | $202,056 | $12,193 | 94% 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
- Rankin
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250138