Merit Health River Region
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12% | 161 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.3% | 208 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 21.5% | 219 | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7% | 55 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.8% | 36 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.1% | 30 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5% | 570 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Merit Health River Region a Good Hospital?
Merit Health River Region has a trust score of 52/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Vicksburg, MS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merit Health River Region a good hospital?
Merit Health River Region is an acute care hospital in Vicksburg, MS with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 52/100.
Where is Merit Health River Region located?
Merit Health River Region is located at 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Phone: (601) 883-5000.
What is the star rating for Merit Health River Region?
Merit Health River Region 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 River Region have an emergency room?
Yes, Merit Health River Region provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Warren
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250031