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Overview of Merit Health River Oaks

Merit Health River Oaks opened in Flowood on January 6, 1981, with 100 licensed beds. Approximately 190 medical staff members were on board when the hospital opened. The hospital was partially owned by outside investors until October 1986 when Merit Health River Oaks purchased all stock for total individual (non-corporate) ownership.

Our care services include education, preventive and diagnostic care, as well as treatment and recovery, provided by a medical staff of physicians and specialists. Care provided in our medical center, as well as many of our multi-specialty clinics and physician offices, includes advanced imaging, minimally-invasive surgery and rehabilitative services.

Total beds: 160

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospital

No of Affiliated Doctors: 272

Affiliated Providers :
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Patient ratings

of Merit Health River Oaks

Overall

(4.8/5)

Doctor's care

(4.3/5)

Nursing care

(4.0/5)

Food Services

(3.3/5)

Speciality Summary

Maternity or Gynaecology

(4.5/5)

Medicare Quality data

The Medicare quality data presented below is derived from the www.cms.gov hospital compare data. Star ratings are limited in scope to the data sources they are derived from. The Hospital Compare overall hospital rating summarizes a variety of measures across 7 areas of quality into a single rating for each hospital.


Overall rating

(2/5)

Patient Experience

(1/5)

Safety of care

(2/5)

Timeliness of care

(3/5)

Staying out of Hospital after treatment

(1/5)


Above national average

Same as national average

Below national average

Patient Experience (HCHAPS) data from Medicare


This data is based on HCAHPS survey by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (www.cms.gov).The HCAHPS survey is administered to a random sample of adult patients across medical conditions between 48 hours and 6 weeks after discharge; the survey isn't restricted to Medicare beneficiaries. Hospital Compare currently reports results for the categories listed below.    

72% Patients that would definitely recommend ( same the national average )

Patient reviews of Merit Health River Oaks

pet211
11-09-2020

Services Used:

It’s very cool in stable

  • Date Visited 11-2020
  • Overall Satisfaction

    Care by Doctors
    Care by Nurses
    Hospital Cleanliness
    Hosptial Food services

Recommended: No

kri893
03-03-2020

Services Used: Maternity or Gynaecology

I've delivered all of my babies here & received excellent care every time!

  • Date Visited 09-2018
  • Overall Satisfaction

    Care by Doctors
    Care by Nurses
    Hospital Cleanliness
    Hosptial Food services

Recommended: Yes

FAQ's ABOUT HOSPITAL

Accept Major Health insurances

160

1981

The hospital accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your insurance whether the hospital is in network or not. You can make payment via cash, online, credit card or debit card.

Jackson Station

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

You can request an appointment with specific doctor on hospital's website or make appointment request on HealthSoul.

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