Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Mississippi · Critical Access
Tippah County Hospital
Tippah County Hospital holds a 5 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Ripley, MS.
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- 90th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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1005 City Ave North, Ripley, MS 38663 · Tippah County · (662) 837-9221
The verdict
Tippah County Hospital earns 5 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 0 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 5 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 90%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 0
- measures better than national of 8 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Tippah County Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 10% higher than 90% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Tippah County Hospital vs. Mississippi and the nation
- Tippah County Hospital
Tippah County Hospital
5 stars
- Mississippi avg
Mississippi state average
2.5 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Tippah County Hospital rates above the Mississippi average of 2.5 and above the national average of 3.1.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Local
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 4 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 | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.8 | 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) | 0 | Same as National |
| 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 | 18.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -17.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | 17 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
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 |
Nearby Hospitals in Mississippi
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Mississippi.
81st Medical Group (Keesler AFB)
Biloxi, MS
No rating Acute Care - Department of Defense
Allegiance Specialty Hospital of Greenville
Greenville, MS
No rating Long-term
Alliance Health Center
Meridian, MS
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Alliance Healthcare System, Inc
Holly Springs, MS
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus
Meridian, MS
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Tippah County Hospital?
Tippah County Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Tippah County Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 8 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Tippah County Hospital; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Tippah County Hospital?
Tippah County Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Tippah County Hospital?
Tippah County Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Tippah County Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Tippah County Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Tippah County Hospital?
Tippah County Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Ripley, MS.
How much does Medicare spend at Tippah County Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Tippah County Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Tippah County Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Tippah County Hospital 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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