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Address
529 CAPP HARLAN ROAD
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemcmccares.com
Facilities & services
49
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 58 min of 592 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 31 min of 16 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 5,153 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
36 min of 14 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.49 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
77% rated 9 or 10 of 10
77%
Would recommend
69% would definitely recommend
69%
Nurse communication
79% said nurses always communicated well
79%
Doctor communication
94% said doctors always communicated well
94%
Cleanliness
78% said the room was always clean
78%
Quietness at night
70% said the area was always quiet at night
70%
Clinicians on staff
42
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 5
Radiology 5
Orthopedic surgery 4
General surgery 1
Cardiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Monroe County Medical Center?

Monroe County Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (270) 487-9231 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Kentucky.

Is Monroe County Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Monroe County Medical Center, call (270) 487-9231.

Where is Monroe County Medical Center located?

Monroe County Medical Center is located at 529 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville, KY, 42167. Phone: (270) 487-9231.