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Address
1850 CHADWICK DR
Jackson, MS 39204
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemerithealthcentral.com
Facilities & services
473
total beds
3
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Helipad
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Open heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unitAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 31 min of 401 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 21 min of 17 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 31,336 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.79 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Hospital rating
66% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
66%
Would recommend
56% would definitely recommend
no star
56%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
no star
83%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
no star
77%
Cleanliness
62% said the room was always clean
no star
62%
Quietness at night
69% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
69%
Clinicians on staff
55
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 7
Cardiology 4
Internal medicine 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
General surgery 1
Neurology 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Merit Health Central?

Merit Health Central does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (601) 376-1000 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 Jackson.

Is Merit Health Central 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 Central, call (601) 376-1000.

Where is Merit Health Central located?

Merit Health Central is located at 1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS, 39204. Phone: (601) 376-1000.