Greene County General Hospital - Medicare Critical Access Hospital in Linton, IN

Greene County General Hospital is a medicare enrolled Critical Access Hospital in Linton, Indiana. It is located at 1185 N 1000 W, Linton, Indiana 47441. You can reach out to the office of Greene County General Hospital via phone at (812) 847-2281.

The ownership type of Greene County General Hospital is Government - Local and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Greene County General Hospital is 151317.

Contact Information

Greene County General Hospital
1185 N 1000 W, Linton, Indiana 47441
(812) 847-2281

Hospital Profile

NameGreene County General Hospital
TypeCritical Access Hospital
Location1185 N 1000 W, Linton, Indiana
OwnershipGovernment - Local
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)151317

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
73%
24%
3%
Yes Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
Probably Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital
No Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Cleanliness of Hospital Environment:
84%
10%
6%
Always Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
Usually Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Quietness of Hospital Environment:
63%
29%
8%
Always Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
Usually Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Nurse Communication:
89%
11%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Doctor Communication:
88%
12%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Responsiveness of Hospital Staff:
83%
15%
2%
Always Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
Usually Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted

Communication about Medicines:
75%
19%
6%
Always Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Usually Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Discharge Information:
93%
7%
Yes Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
No Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Care Transition:
54%
44%
2%
Always Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
Usually Patients who “Agree” they understood their care when they left the hospital
Sometimes or Never Patients who “Disagree” or “Strongly Disagree” they understood their care when they left the hospital

NPI Associated with the Hospital:

Unlike individual providers, Hospitals may have multiple NPI numbers for example, there can be a separate NPI for each unit within the hospital. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Greene County General Hospital from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

Structural Quality Measures:

Able to receive lab results electronicallyNot Available
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visitsNot Available

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Hospitals in Linton, IN

Greene County General Hospital
Critical Access Hospital
Location: 1185 N 1000 W, Linton, Indiana 47441
Phone: (812) 847-2281    

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