About Merit Health Central
Hospital overview and services
Merit Health Central is a privately owned acute care hospital in Jackson, MS, serving Hinds County and the surrounding Jackson community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Jackson can seek immediate care at Merit Health Central's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Merit Health Central has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Jackson area.
When choosing a hospital in Jackson, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Merit Health Central's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Merit Health Central has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Jackson, MS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Merit Health Central performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Merit Health Central performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Merit Health Central performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Merit Health Central
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Patrick Weldon, MD
Neurology
Dr. Justin Daniels, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Joann Haynes, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. David Dean, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Rosie Walker-mcnair, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Adam Duplechain, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Rajesh Patel, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Edith Smith Rayford, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Marie Allen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Samantha Sales, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Marilyn Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jasmyn Allen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Lashondra Farmer-whitlock, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Robert Hardin, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Roderick Green, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alison Armstrong, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Arthur Wood, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Robert Smith, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Berthrone Mock-muhammad, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Elizabeth Herrington, DO
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Merit Health Central
What is the CMS rating for Merit Health Central?
Merit Health Central has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Merit Health Central have emergency services?
Yes, Merit Health Central provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Merit Health Central?
Merit Health Central is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Merit Health Central?
20 physicians are affiliated with Merit Health Central. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·