South Central Reg Med Ctr
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 | 2.8% | 70 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.8% | 60 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 17.3% | 184 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 22.8% | 348 | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9% | 102 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.4% | 112 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 6.2% | 758 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 2.19% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is South Central Reg Med Ctr a Good Hospital?
South Central Reg Med Ctr has a trust score of 36/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Laurel, MS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Central Reg Med Ctr a good hospital?
South Central Reg Med Ctr is an acute care hospital in Laurel, MS with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 36/100.
Where is South Central Reg Med Ctr located?
South Central Reg Med Ctr is located at 1220 Jefferson St Box 607, Laurel, MS 39440. Phone: (601) 426-4000.
What is the star rating for South Central Reg Med Ctr?
South Central Reg Med Ctr 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 South Central Reg Med Ctr have an emergency room?
Yes, South Central Reg Med Ctr provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 136 patients/yr | $33,189 | $13,802 | 58% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 85 patients/yr | $13,988 | $5,615 | 60% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 79 patients/yr | $27,775 | $8,593 | 69% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $20,145 | $8,965 | 55% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $22,885 | $9,127 | 60% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $26,412 | $11,635 | 56% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $21,653 | $7,841 | 64% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 37 patients/yr | $27,124 | $8,325 | 69% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 35 patients/yr | $14,912 | $5,496 | 63% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 34 patients/yr | $21,847 | $7,175 | 67% 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
- Government - Local
- County
- Jones
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250058