Kentucky River Medical Center
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Patient Experience Rating
21% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
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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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Communication with doctors
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Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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Care Transition
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
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Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
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
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?
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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...