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Licking Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

Licking Memorial Hospital carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm.

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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.696Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit5.287Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2622Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.825Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2.192Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.646Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.315Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5082Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.765Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.594Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.755Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit5.730Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures62Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.684Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery2.375Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures37Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.355Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.453Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit4.848Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days35141Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.684Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.781Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.393Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.298Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days33397Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases14.734Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases11Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.747Same as 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.3Same as national45
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate5.1Same as national832
Death rate for heart attack patients11.3Same as national145
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.5Same as national96
Death rate for heart failure patients11.6Same as national269
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.3Same as national245
Death rate for stroke patients13.6Same as national78
Pressure ulcer rate0.56Same as national2725
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications165.90Same as national27
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.24Same as national3499
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national3472
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.10Same as national515
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.58Same as national129
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.14Same as national149
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.83Same as national547
Postoperative sepsis rate6.54Same as national138
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.67Same as national128
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.94Same as national560
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.00Same 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients-14.5Not available121
Hospital return days for heart failure patients17Not available309
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients20.3Not available240
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.1Same as national1218
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.9Same as national864
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.4Same as national89
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.4Same as national89
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national268
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.3Same as national121
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.4Same as national106
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.9Same as national309
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.5Same as national41
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.9Same as national240

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating4603
Doctor communication - star rating3603
Communication about medicines - star rating2603
Discharge information - star rating4603
Cleanliness - star rating3603
Quietness - star rating3603
Overall hospital rating - star rating3603
Recommend hospital - star rating3603
Summary star rating3603

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumehigh
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 Hyperglycemia119709
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia11960
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination773440
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 better192400
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 better190367
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better24728
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 seen451241
Head CT results8432
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10078
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing121540
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock84263
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9857
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10040
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle88263
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle95167
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98101
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter8127
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 295108
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis983602
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis99649

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Licking Memorial Hospital rated?
Licking Memorial Hospital has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Licking Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Licking Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Licking Memorial Hospital located?
Licking Memorial Hospital is located at 1320 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055.
What type of hospital is Licking Memorial Hospital?
Licking Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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.

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