Licking Memorial Hospital

54%

Patients that would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

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Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

1 rating was better than expected

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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62%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% lower than the national average

54%

Would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

Licking Memorial Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%76%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%53%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%54%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%42%47%

Licking Memorial Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%52%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%60%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Eichenseer is a knowledgeable surgeon who cares about your recovery and healing from your surgical procedure. He has a caring demeanor and is able to explain things in a way that is easy to understand.

Lisa Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Eichenseer

I requested a 'New Patient Physical' online. My insurance pays for a physical. However, I received a bill for $400! After going back and forth several times with the office and billing, even though they admit that the wording on the site is misleading, they insist I pay the bill. The last message...

AEF Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Lim

Dr. Gittins was extremely helpful, and friendly. Explained everything in detail and actually cared what was going on with me. I would highly recommend him to everyone.

A. Parker Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Gittins

Have been going to Dr. Woofter for several years. Kind and caring staff. Very helpful. Dr. Woofter is knowledgeable , thorough, caring.

Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Woofter

I needed to talk with Dr. Vargo about my medications as well as having a sinus infection. Due to my work schedule, I wasn’t able to make an appointment for an office visit and his office staff suggested a televisit that would be held that day. That made me feel my concerns were taken seriously and...

Mar 21 2024

Review for Dr. Vargo

Location

Licking Memorial Hospital

1320 W Main St, Newark OH 43055

CallDirections

(220) 564-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Licking Memorial Hospital located?

Licking Memorial Hospital is located at 1320 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Licking Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

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Is Licking Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?

62% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Licking Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

1320 W Main St

Newark, OH 43055

Directions

(220) 564-4000