Preston Memorial Hospital
150 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Kingwood, WV 26537
Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, WV has an average Medicare payment of $12,325 and a Value Score of C (63/100). Compare prices for 12 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Preston Memorial Hospital
Preston Memorial Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Cost-wise, Preston Memorial Hospital is mid-pack: $12,325 average payment across documented procedures, close to the median for U.S. acute-care facilities. Preston Memorial Hospital's value rating (63/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Ownership is for-profit, which puts Preston Memorial Hospital in the investor-owned segment of U.S. hospitals. The category is overrepresented in some markets and absent in others, and the CMS measure set treats it identically to non-profits for reporting. The CMS payment record for Preston Memorial Hospital lists 12 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC, Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Syncope and Collapse. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $9,623 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $21,333 |
Syncope and Collapse DRG 312 · Neurological | $6,433 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $12,452 |
Renal Failure with CC DRG 683 · Renal | $10,850 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $11,883 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $6,622 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $9,348 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $9,808 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $25,359 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $19,986 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $4,197 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Preston Memorial Hospital Compares
Preston Memorial Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $12,325, 4% above the West Virginia state average of $11,835. That is 22% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Neurological, where the typical payment is $10,855 (14% above this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (63/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Preston Memorial Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Preston Memorial Hospital has an average payment of $12,325 across 12 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Preston Memorial Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Preston Memorial Hospital has a Value Score of C (63/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Proprietary facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Preston Memorial Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 150 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Kingwood, WV 26537. Phone: (304) 329-1400.
Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.