Methodist Hospital Union County
Owned by Deaconess Health Kentucky Inc
Morganfield, KY • Hospital ID 181306
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 42m
This is 50m shorter
than the KY average
Ranked #9 of 82 KY hospitals for speed
Faster than 89% of KY hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
26.7 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
Fewer readmissions-18%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
90
Out of 100 (compared to other KY hospitals)
Excellent performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of KY hospitals
Top third of KY hospitals
Average
Middle third of KY hospitals
Middle third of KY hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of KY hospitals
Bottom third of KY hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other KY hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in KY
Hospitals in KY with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Arh Our Lady of the Way 83 min
- Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc. 89 min
- Cumberland County Hospital 90 min
- McDowell Arh Hospital 90 min
- Casey County Hospital 92 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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