Merit Health River Region
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Patient Experience Rating
6% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Total Knee Replacement
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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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Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Merit Health River Region
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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 14 2025
Review for Dr. Oliveira
He explained to me what the test results mean, also spent time listening to my problems and his staff worked me in quickly after finding out about test results. Great experience, staff was also great!-Chris
Apr 12 2025
Review for Dr. Oliveira
I was excited when my parents and I went to Dr. Kwentus. He KILLED the excitement. Legal concerns are following him around like a ghost.
Gatsby_007 Apr 08 2025
Review for Dr. Kwentus
I have been seeing Dr. Winkelmann for the last 30 years and have always been impressed with his care. He see’s me for lower back pain. He is very knowledgeable about my condition and is very courteous and kind. I would recommend him to anyone.
Rosemary Smith Apr 01 2025
Review for Dr. Winkelmann
Location
Merit Health River Region
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merit Health River Region located?
Merit Health River Region is located at 2100 Highway 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Merit Health River Region won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Merit Health River Region has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Merit Health River Region highly rated with patients?
59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Merit Health River Region score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Merit Health River Region?
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How does Merit Health River Region rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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He listened to multiple issues about our special needs son and made a good suggestion.