About Rhea Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Rhea Medical Center is a government-operated critical access hospital in Dayton, TN, serving Rhea County and the surrounding Dayton community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Dayton can seek immediate care at Rhea Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Rhea Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Dayton area.
When choosing a hospital in Dayton, TN, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Rhea Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Rhea Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Dayton, TN.
Mortality
Rhea Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Rhea Medical Center performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Rhea Medical Center performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Rhea Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Joshua Carmack
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Karl Lawrence, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. James Balvich, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ann Ripper
Physician Assistant
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahimbacha, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Hak Seo
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jonathan Powell, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Sarah Green
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Aamir Iqbal, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Craig Swafford, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Eric Bowman
Internal Medicine
Dr. Theresa Pollard, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Rhea Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Rhea Medical Center?
Rhea Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Rhea Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Rhea Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Rhea Medical Center?
Rhea Medical Center is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.
How many doctors practice at Rhea Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Rhea Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·