Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley, TN
Also known as Baptist Memorial Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Lauderdale Community Hospital
Lauderdale Community Hospital is a critical access hospital in Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It reports its ownership to Medicare as for-profit. 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 about 25 beds, according to OpenStreetMap. The nearest other listed hospital is Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton, about 14 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.
Map
35.72175, -89.56607
Nearby hospitals
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton1995 Highway 51 S, Covington, TN · Emergency roomAcute care hospital14 mi
- Haywood County Community Hospital2545 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, TN · Emergency roomAcute care hospital20 mi
- South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center611 West Lee Avenue, Osceola, AR · Emergency roomRural emergency hospital23 mi
- Dyersburg Regional Medical Center400 East Tickle Street, Dyersburg, TN · Emergency roomAcute care hospital25 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lauderdale Community Hospital located?
Lauderdale Community Hospital is at 340 Asbury Avenue, Ripley, TN 38063 in Lauderdale County.
Does Lauderdale Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Lauderdale Community Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 115 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Lauderdale Community Hospital?
Lauderdale Community 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 Lauderdale Community Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Lauderdale Community Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Tennessee trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Lauderdale Community Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (731) 221-2200.
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