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.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 138 patients/yr | $174,630 | $13,993 | 92% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $108,766 | $9,920 | 91% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 37 patients/yr | $73,938 | $6,160 | 92% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $130,491 | $10,004 | 92% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 30 patients/yr | $240,766 | $13,045 | 95% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 30 patients/yr | $75,863 | $6,710 | 91% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 29 patients/yr | $72,918 | $6,980 | 90% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $123,832 | $10,527 | 91% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $81,005 | $8,533 | 89% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $124,700 | $11,818 | 91% 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
- Warren
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250031