Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, KY
Also known as Breckinridge Health
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 1 out of 5. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Perry County Memorial Hospital, about 21 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 0.96
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend78%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1084%
- Completed surveys51
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
37.76681, -86.44161
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Breckinridge Memorial Hospital located?
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital is at 1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143 in Breckinridge County.
Does Breckinridge Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Breckinridge Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 100 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Breckinridge Memorial Hospital?
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 1 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Breckinridge Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Kentucky trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Breckinridge Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (270) 756-7000.
Would patients recommend Breckinridge Memorial Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (51 completed surveys), 78% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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