Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY
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About Russell County Hospital
Russell County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Russell Springs, Russell County, Kentucky. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Tj Health Columbia, about 13 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend88%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1083%
- Completed surveys85
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
37.05744, -85.06696
Nearby hospitals
- Tj Health Columbia901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY · Emergency roomAcute care hospital13 mi
- Casey County Hospital187 Wolford Avenue, Liberty, KY · Emergency roomCritical access hospital19 mi
- Wayne County Hospital166 Hospital Street, Monticello, KY · Emergency roomCritical access hospital20 mi
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital305 Langdon Street, Somerset, KY · Emergency roomAcute care hospital25 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Russell County Hospital located?
Russell County Hospital is at 153 Dowell Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642 in Russell County.
Does Russell County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Russell County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Russell County Hospital?
Russell County Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Russell County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Russell County 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 Russell County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (270) 866-4141.
Would patients recommend Russell County Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (85 completed surveys), 88% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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