Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
- 620 Skyline Drive, Jackson, TN 38301
- (731) 541-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 12.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.107 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.648 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 15714 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 17.102 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 5 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.292 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.352 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.916 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 18644 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 29.101 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 17 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.584 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.056 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.751 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 356 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 9.693 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 17 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.754 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 65 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.598 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.096 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.409 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 158740 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 15.092 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 25 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.657 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.159 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.393 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 146435 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 74.135 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 19 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.256 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as national | 3328 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13 | Same as national | 634 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.4 | Same as national | 189 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11.6 | Same as national | 279 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 1165 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 20.3 | Worse than national | 1120 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 725 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.42 | Same as national | 12098 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 183.41 | Same as national | 208 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as national | 14161 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 14596 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.56 | Same as national | 3008 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.10 | Same as national | 797 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.14 | Same as national | 840 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.99 | Same as national | 3115 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.37 | Same as national | 761 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.87 | Same as national | 578 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.74 | Same as national | 2767 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.87 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 2.2 | Not available | 653 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -0.1 | Not available | 1263 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 8.9 | Not available | 1130 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as national | 5225 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.6 | Same as national | 1306 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.9 | Same as national | 522 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.2 | Same as national | 522 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 1340 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as national | 653 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.9 | Same as national | 184 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.1 | Same as national | 295 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19 | Same as national | 1263 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.4 | Same as national | 1130 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 1886 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1886 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 1886 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1886 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1886 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 1886 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1886 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1886 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1886 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | 2 | 51882 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 1 | 8188 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 63 | 9023 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 236 | 476 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 235 | 453 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 236 | 14 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 4 | 79110 |
| Head CT results | 67 | 12 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 97 | 101 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 54 | 56 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 7378 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 55 | 572 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 72 | 202 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 92 | 118 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 73 | 573 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 89 | 323 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 733 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Jackson-Madison County General Hospital rated?
- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Jackson-Madison County General Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Jackson-Madison County General Hospital located?
- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is located at 620 Skyline Drive, Jackson, TN 38301.
- What type of hospital is Jackson-Madison County General Hospital?
- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.