Hospitals in ZIP 42003 (Paducah, KY)
In ZIP 42003, Paducah, KY, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
ZIP 42003 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified hospitalss in ZIP 42003, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH | Hospital | 4.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
| MERCY HEALTH - LOURDES HOSPITAL | Hospital | 3.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
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Comparing hospitals in ZIP 42003
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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