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Arkansas · Critical Access
Mercy Hospital Paris
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Mercy Hospital Paris ranks #184 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #184 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
500 East Academy, Paris, AR 72855 · Logan County · (479) 963-6101
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Mercy Hospital Paris ranks #184 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #184 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 7 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS published no overall star rating for this hospital in its May 2026 release; it is rated 5 of 5 as of August 2026.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Mercy Hospital Paris sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Mercy Hospital Paris vs. Arkansas and the nation
- Mercy Hospital Paris
Mercy Hospital Paris
5 stars
- Arkansas avg
Arkansas state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Mercy Hospital Paris rates above the Arkansas average of 2.8 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 3 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.3 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -37.2 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -28.9 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Two Hospital Compare peer sets for Mercy Hospital Paris, both outside Arkansas so the neighborhoods are not the same-state list below.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside AR (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside AR (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Arkansas
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Arkansas.
One of 90 Medicare-certified hospitals in Arkansas, 6 are shown here.
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
No rating Childrens
Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc
Springdale, AR
No rating Childrens
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC
Little Rock, AR
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore
Bryant, AR
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragould, AR
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, AR
No rating Psychiatric
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mercy Hospital Paris compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Mercy Hospital Paris ranks #184 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Mercy Hospital Paris?
Mercy Hospital Paris has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Mercy Hospital Paris perform on quality measures?
2 of 7 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Mercy Hospital Paris; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Mercy Hospital Paris?
Mercy Hospital Paris reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Mercy Hospital Paris?
Mercy Hospital Paris tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Mercy Hospital Paris have emergency services?
Yes, Mercy Hospital Paris provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Mercy Hospital Paris?
Mercy Hospital Paris is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Paris, AR.
How much does Medicare spend at Mercy Hospital Paris?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Mercy Hospital Paris, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Mercy Hospital Paris offer maternal health services?
Yes, Mercy Hospital Paris reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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