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Kentucky River Medical Center

Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Kentucky River Medical Center on Healthgrades.

51%

Patient Experience Rating

21% lower than the national average

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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

6 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

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

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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58%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

17% lower than the national average

51%

Would definitely recommend

21% lower than the national average

Kentucky River Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%80%82%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%77%81%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%62%71%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%56%64%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%81%87%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%44%54%

Kentucky River Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%66%67%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%70%76%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I've been seeing Dr. Girschek for approximately one year. I have been getting injections for AMD for a few years. When I first started with Dr. Girschek, I was confused regarding the monthly injections because I was already getting injections every 3 months with my prior doctor. I didn't know if I...

TB Feb 28 2024

Review for Dr. Girschek

Couldn't care less of my concerns about my huge pupil 3 months after surgery, said I fixed the hole. Also said it looks a sheet of plastic over my eye and I'm concerned. He sighed and said ask your optometrist. Appt now fen 1st, almost a month later.All the calls I made after surgery to the techs,...

No bedside manner, felt like a number Jan 26 2024

Review for Dr. Girschek

What could have seemed to be brash was actually efficient and succinct. He always took time to answer my questions thoroughly and completely.

B Carver Jan 11 2024

Review for Dr. Girschek

She always gives explanations of options and tries to take a natural approach when possible. Rare find in a doctor

Laurel Macquarie Jan 09 2024

Review for Dr. Caudill-Engle

Dr. Girschek was unclear with his diagnosis, condescending when asking clarifying questions, and truly one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with a doctor.

Dec 07 2023

Review for Dr. Girschek

Location

Kentucky River Medical Center

540 Jett Dr, Jackson KY 41339

CallDirections

(606) 666-6000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kentucky River Medical Center located?

Kentucky River Medical Center is located at 540 Jett Dr, Jackson, KY 41339. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Kentucky River Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Kentucky River Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Kentucky River Medical Center highly rated with patients?

58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Kentucky River Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 7 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Kentucky River Medical Center?

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How does Kentucky River Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

540 Jett Dr

Jackson, KY 41339

Directions

(606) 666-6000