RHEA MEDICAL CENTER
9400 RHEA COUNTY HIGHWAY, DAYTON, TN 37321
About RHEA MEDICAL CENTER
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 441310
Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer beds, designed to improve access to healthcare in rural areas. They receive special Medicare reimbursement.
How This Hospital Compares
CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks
How CMS Calculates the Star Rating
Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups
Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.
Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)
Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge
Mortality & Outcomes
30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission
Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.
Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.
Infection Control
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark
Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.
MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.
30-Day Readmission Rates
Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care
Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.
Timely & Effective Care
How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average
Median time patients spent in the emergency department from arrival until they left, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric patients. Across US hospitals the typical (median) time is about 2.5 hours.
Percentage of ER patients who left before being evaluated by a provider. Lower is better — a high rate suggests the ER is overcrowded or understaffed.
Percentage of healthcare workers who received the influenza vaccine. Vaccinated staff protect vulnerable patients from flu transmission during hospitalization.
Medicare Payment Estimates
What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average
Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.
Check Your Insurance Coverage
Before scheduling care at RHEA MEDICAL CENTER, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.
Nearby Hospitals
Other hospitals in DAYTON and nearby ZIP codes in Tennessee
Other Critical Access Hospitals in Tennessee
15 critical access hospitals in Tennessee report to CMS — top rated shown first
- ★★★★★4/5HIGHPOINT HEALTH-RIVERVIEW WITH ASCENSION SAINT THCARTHAGE
- ★★★★★3/5MACON COMMUNITY HOSPITALLAFAYETTE
- Not ratedASCENSION SAINT THOMAS THREE RIVERSWAVERLY
- Not ratedBIG SOUTH FORK MEDICAL CENTERONEIDA
- Not ratedERLANGER BLEDSOE HOSPITALPIKEVILLE
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.