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Russell County Hospital

Explore care at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

82%

Patient Experience Rating

9% higher 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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site
  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate

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

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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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90%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

15% higher than the national average

82%

Would definitely recommend

9% higher than the national average

Russell County Hospital

National Average

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%93%82%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%66%65%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%88%71%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%91%82%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%87%88%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%56%54%

Russell County Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%81%77%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%68%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

When only the best orthopedic surgeon and team will do.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Christensen

Dr. Ebong dismissed my concerns, tried to gaslight me into thinking my issues were in my head, argued with me when I tried to discuss symptoms I’ve dealt with for a few years now saying she didn’t “see” them herself. She was rude and unkind to someone struggling with a long term illness and if I...

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Ebong

I’ve been a patient of Dr Joseph for 10 years. Not much more to add. He is very professional and accurate. Friendly courteous staff, always a good experience.

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Joseph

Dr Huff is a very kind and compassionate human and physician. He was very calming when I was in an extreme amount of pain. He got me in as soon as possible and replaced my hip. He’s caring and follows up.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Huff Jr

Excellent care

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Henry

Location

Russell County Hospital

153 Dowell Rd, Russell Springs KY 42642

CallDirections

(270) 866-4141

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Russell County Hospital located?

Russell County Hospital is located at 153 Dowell Rd, Russell Springs, KY 42642. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Russell County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Russell County Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Russell County Hospital highly rated with patients?

90% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Russell County Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 8 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Russell County Hospital?

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How does Russell County Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

153 Dowell Rd

Russell Springs, KY 42642

Directions

(270) 866-4141