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Address
1030 RIVER OAKS DRIVE
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemerithealthriveroaks.com
Facilities & services
106
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 18 min of 413 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 25,417 visits
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
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.54 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.13 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
53% rated 9 or 10 of 10
53%
Would recommend
53% would definitely recommend
53%
Nurse communication
67% said nurses always communicated well
67%
Doctor communication
75% said doctors always communicated well
75%
Cleanliness
50% said the room was always clean
50%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Clinicians on staff
262
total clinicians
12
ER physicians
By specialty
Orthopedic surgery 25
Radiology 20
Anesthesiology 14
General surgery 10
Internal medicine 8
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
Cardiology 4
Interventional radiology 3
Neurology 2
Pulmonology 2
Hematology / oncology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Merit Health River Oaks?

Merit Health River Oaks does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (601) 932-1030 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 near Flowood.

Is Merit Health River Oaks 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 Merit Health River Oaks, call (601) 932-1030.

Where is Merit Health River Oaks located?

Merit Health River Oaks is located at 1030 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, MS, 39232. Phone: (601) 932-1030.