Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is a medical facility located in Murfreesboro, TN. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
3% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
2024
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceAscension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Routh
I had a trigger finger problem. She showed me exactly where the tendon was and explained all the details of different options I could choose from. Dr. Brown is really thorough and she explains everything . She’s very knowledgeable and answered my questions.When Dr. Brown came through the door she a...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Brown
Recurrent shoulder pain. Almost exactly an hour past when the appointment was scheduled until I finally saw him. I spent maybe less than 3 minutes with him. He didn't ask any questions about the history of the pain or injury, how it may have occurred. He didn't get to know what types of...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. West
I am 68 I have never had such thorough testing and examination. Dr Merriment listened to my concerns and addressed them. She is very good to take the time to explain options and give pros and cons. I am very happy to have her as my doctor
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Merriman
Dr. McKissick is not only knowledgeable but very kind. He has a wonderful bedside manner and listens to his patients. I will always recommend Dr. McKissick.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. McKissick
Location
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital located?
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is located at 1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital profile..
How does Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Very informational. You know exactly what to expect. He is thorough but caring.