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Murray-Calloway County Hospital

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At a glance

Murray-Calloway County Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days908Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.615Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.029Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.876Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2447Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.715Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.583Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.350Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures49Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.275Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures9Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.101Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days13281Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.512Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.570Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.579Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days13281Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases5.370Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases7Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)1.304Same 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 patients3.9Same as national54
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national585
Death rate for heart attack patients12.6Same as national127
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.9Same as national71
Death rate for heart failure patients13.8Same as national107
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.4Same as national230
Death rate for stroke patients16.8Same as national47
Pressure ulcer rate0.83Same as national1549
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.25Same as national1974
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national2046
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.73Same as national465
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.59Same as national130
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.13Same as national134
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.97Same as national486
Postoperative sepsis rate4.99Same as national115
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.69Same as national107
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.97Same as national335
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.05Same 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 patients1.2Not available126
Hospital return days for heart failure patients81.3Not available122
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients16.7Not available243
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.4Same as national862
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.1Same as national1297
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.3Same as national93
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.4Same as national93
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national210
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.8Same as national126
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.2Same as national68
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.7Same as national122
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.9Same as national53
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.3Same as national243

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 rating4342
Doctor communication - star rating4342
Communication about medicines - star rating2342
Discharge information - star rating3342
Cleanliness - star rating4342
Quietness - star rating4342
Overall hospital rating - star rating4342
Recommend hospital - star rating4342
Summary star rating4342

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 volumemedium
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 Hyperglycemia94243
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2643
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination771254
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 better160428
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 better156400
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better21122
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 seen220954
Head CT results9212
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients95127
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing191281
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock5981
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2921
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8481
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9436
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29625
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis901737
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis81443

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 Murray-Calloway County Hospital rated?
Murray-Calloway County Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Murray-Calloway County Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Murray-Calloway County Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Murray-Calloway County Hospital located?
Murray-Calloway County Hospital is located at 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
What type of hospital is Murray-Calloway County Hospital?
Murray-Calloway County Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).

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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