Helen Keller Hospital, located in Sheffield, Alabama, has been providing quality healthcare to Northwest Alabama since 1921. As a Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Level II hospital, we offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, cardiac services, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. Helen Keller Hospital is committed to delivering compassionate, cost-effective care and strives to be the premier healthcare organization in the region, making us the preferred choice for patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals alike. With a warm, personal touch, we are dedicated to serving our community.
Hospital Name | Helen Keller Hospital |
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Facility ID | 010019 |
Address | 1300 SOUTH MONTGOMERY AVENUE |
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City/Town | Sheffield |
State | AL |
ZIP Code | 35660 |
County/Parish | COLBERT |
Health System | Huntsville Hospital Health System |
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Health System Website Domain | huntsvillehospital.org |
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) | No |
Health System Total Hospitals | 9 |
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Health System Total Beds | 2112 |
Health System Hospital Locations | Alabama and Tennessee |
Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospitals |
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Hospital Ownership | Government - Hospital District or Authority |
Ownership Details | Huntsville Hospital Health System |
Emergency Services | Yes |
No leaders were identified on Helen Keller Hospital's website
Allopathic Residency Program | No |
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Dental Residency Program | No |
Osteopathic Residency Program | No |
Other Residency Programs | No |
Pediatric Residency Program | No |
Licensed Beds | 185 |
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FTE Employees on Payroll | 712.51 |
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FTE Interns & Residents | NA |
Inpatient Days (Title V) | NA |
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Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) | 8508 |
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) | 6350 |
Total Inpatient Days | 28212 |
Bed Count | 178 |
Available Bed Days | 64970 |
Discharges (Title V) | NA |
Discharges (Title XVIII) | 1671 |
Discharges (Title XIX) | 1988 |
Total Discharges | 6553 |
Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
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Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 7358 |
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 5126 |
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) | 22807 |
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) | 160 |
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) | 58400 |
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 1671 |
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 1988 |
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) | 6553 |
Care Quality Stengths | High overall patient satisfaction. Patients were very positive about the quiet atmosphere of the hospital. |
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Care Quality Concerns | Hospital has an long ER wait time. It takes on average over 3 hours for patients to be seen and treated |
Nurse Communication – Star Rating | |
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Doctor Communication – Star Rating | |
Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating | |
Communication About Medicines – Star Rating | |
Discharge Information – Star Rating | |
Care Transition – Star Rating | |
Cleanliness – Star Rating | |
Quietness – Star Rating | |
Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating | |
Recommend Hospital – Star Rating |
Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital | 75% |
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Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients | No Different Than National Average |
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Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients | |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients | Worse Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients | Worse Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications | |
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate | |
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite | No Different Than National Average |
Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) | 186 |
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Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Not Available |
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Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | 10.5 |
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | 15.6 |
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | 13.6 |
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Not Available |
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | 0.8 |
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | 18.9 |
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.3 |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | 4.1 |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | 14.4 |
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 |
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | No Different than expected |
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG | Not Available |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | No Different Than the National Rate |
CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
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CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
Fiscal Year Begin | Oct 01, 2021 |
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Fiscal Year End | Sep 30, 2022 |
Charity Care Cost | $1,804 |
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Bad Debt Expense | $27,617 |
Uncompensated Care Cost | $7,799 |
Total Uncompensated Care | $7,799 |
Total Salaries | $53,293 |
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Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) | $64,432 |
Depreciation Expense | $5,049 |
Total Operating Costs | $107,169 |
Inpatient Charges | $160,969 |
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Outpatient Charges | $337,912 |
Total Patient Charges | $498,881 |
Core Wage Costs | $11,178 |
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Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) | |
Adjusted Salaries | $53,293 |
Contract Labor (Patient Care) | $472 |
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching) | |
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents) |
Cash & Bank Balances | $360 |
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Short-Term Investments | |
Notes Receivable | $1,071 |
Accounts Receivable | $12,452 |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |
Inventory | $2,552 |
Prepaid Expenses | $1,878 |
Other Current Assets | |
Total Current Assets | $-8,533 |
Land Value | $2,949 |
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Land Improvements Value | $3,262 |
Building Value | $73,488 |
Leasehold Improvements | $4,168 |
Fixed Equipment Value | $21,629 |
Major Movable Equipment | $69,032 |
Minor Depreciable Equipment | |
Health IT Assets | |
Total Fixed Assets | $47,368 |
Long-Term Investments | $1,969 |
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Other Assets | |
Total Other Assets | $1,969 |
Total Assets | $40,803 |
Accounts Payable | $1,107 |
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Salaries & Wages Payable | $8,554 |
Payroll Taxes Payable | |
Short-Term Debt | $104 |
Deferred Revenue | $942 |
Other Current Liabilities | $8 |
Total Current Liabilities | $12,814 |
Mortgage Debt | $8,077 |
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Long-Term Notes Payable | |
Unsecured Loans | |
Other Long-Term Liabilities | |
Total Long-Term Liabilities | $8,077 |
Total Liabilities | $20,890 |
General Fund Balance | $19,913 |
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Total Fund Balances | $19,913 |
Total Liabilities & Equity | $40,803 |
DRG (Non-Outlier) | |
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DRG (Pre-Oct 1) | |
DRG (Post-Oct 1) | $12,136 |
Outlier Payments | |
DSH Adjustment | $396 |
Eligible DSH % | $0 |
Simulated MC Payments | |
Total IME Payments |
Inpatient Revenue | $160,969 |
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Outpatient Revenue | $337,912 |
Total Patient Revenue | $498,881 |
Contractual Allowances & Discounts | $406,902 |
Net Patient Revenue | $91,978 |
Total Operating Expenses | $117,726 |
Net Service Income | $-25,747 |
Other Income | $16,886 |
Total Income | $-8,861 |
Other Expenses | |
Net Income | $-8,861 |
Cost-to-Charge Ratio | $0 |
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Net Medicaid Revenue | $9,442 |
Medicaid Charges | $64,194 |
Net CHIP Revenue | $513 |
CHIP Charges | $1,506 |
EHR | MEDITECH |
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EHR Version | Unknown |
EHR is Changing | Yes--In Process of Replacing |
ERP | Oracle |
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ERP Version | Unknown |
EHR is Changing | No |