Hospital Profile
Memphis Mental Health Institute
Memphis, TN 38103
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Hospital Details
Memphis Mental Health Institute is a CMS-unrated psychiatric hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee with 135 licensed beds. As a locally-operated public hospital, it often serves as the community's primary healthcare safety net. It maintains a limited teaching affiliation with a medical school.
It provides emergency services. Its critical care footprint covers 8 of 8 unit types (Comprehensive) with a 0.2:1 nurse-to-bed ratio.
| Hospital Type | Psychiatric |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Government - Local |
| Teaching Status | Limited Teaching Hospital |
Quality Ratings & Measures
CMS evaluates hospitals across five quality domains. Here's how Memphis Mental Health Institute compares:
Quality data from CMS Hospital Compare. "Better than national" means statistically significantly better than the national average. Spending uses the CMS MSPB measure (Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary) index, where 1.000 is national average and values above/below 1.000 indicate higher/lower spending.
Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)
The HCAHPS survey is a standardized, national survey of hospital patients. It measures how patients perceive their care — including communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and discharge information. Higher percentages indicate better performance.
Patient experience survey data not available for this facility.
Services & Specialties
Memphis Mental Health Institute offers the following services based on CMS Provider of Services data:
Emergency & Critical Care
Memphis Mental Health Institute offers 8 of 8 possible critical care capabilities, classified as Comprehensive. Comprehensive critical care hospitals (6+ unit types) are typically equipped to handle the widest range of emergencies, from cardiac events and severe burns to pediatric and neonatal crises — a key factor in plan selection for families or those with complex health needs.
Surgical Services
Specialty Services
Service availability is self-reported by the facility. Confirm specific services directly with the hospital. Use our printable question list to prepare for the conversation.
Bed Count, Capacity & Staffing
Memphis Mental Health Institute has 135 licensed beds (98 Medicare-certified) with a nurse-to-bed ratio of 0.2:1. Higher ratios generally indicate more nursing staff per patient, which research links to better outcomes in medication errors, patient falls, and response times.
| Bed Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Licensed Beds | 135 |
| CMS Certified Beds | 98 |
Doctors Affiliated with Memphis Mental Health Institute
Doctor affiliation data is not currently available for this facility. Affiliations are sourced from CMS Physician Compare.
Featured Affiliated Physicians
Doctor affiliation data not available.
Showing 0 of 0 affiliated physicians. Doctor affiliations from CMS Physician Compare data.
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)
Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most important safety metrics when evaluating a hospital. These infections are acquired during a hospital stay, not the reason for admission. CMS tracks rates for specific infection types and compares each hospital to the national benchmark.
Infection data not available for this facility.
How to read this: "Better than national" means the hospital's infection rate is statistically significantly lower than the national average — a sign of strong infection-control protocols (hand hygiene, sterilization, catheter management). "Worse than national" may warrant asking the hospital about their improvement initiatives.
Infection data reported to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
Complications & Deaths
CMS tracks post-surgical complications and mortality rates for common procedures and conditions (heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, hip/knee replacement, and more). These measures reflect how patients actually fare at this hospital compared to the national average.
Complications data not available for this facility.
What to consider: A "worse than national" rating on mortality or complications is a serious signal — particularly for elective procedures where you have time to choose a facility. For emergency care, proximity and speed often outweigh these metrics. Ask the hospital about their outcomes for your specific procedure.
Readmissions & Unplanned Hospital Visits
A readmission means a patient returned to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. High readmission rates can signal gaps in discharge planning, patient education, or follow-up care coordination. CMS penalizes hospitals with excess readmissions through the HRRP.
Readmission data not available for this facility.
What to ask: If this hospital has higher-than-average readmission rates, ask about their discharge process — do they provide follow-up appointments, medication reconciliation, and clear care instructions before you leave?
Nearby Hospitals
If Memphis Mental Health Institute isn't in your Medicare plan's network — or you want to compare quality ratings before a procedure — these are the closest alternatives within 15 miles:
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Switching hospitals may mean switching plans. Check the Medicare enrollment timeline to make sure you don't miss your window, and use our enrollment checklist to stay organized.
Location & Directions
Address: 951 Court Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 577-1800
What to Do with This Information
Hospital quality data is most useful when paired with your specific situation. Here's how to act on it:
- Check network status: Before choosing this hospital, verify it's in-network for your Medicare Advantage plan. Out-of-network care can cost significantly more.
- Ask about specific outcomes: If you're considering an elective procedure, ask the hospital for their outcomes data on that specific surgery — not just overall ratings.
- Compare nearby options: Use the nearby hospitals section above to compare quality scores across facilities in the area.
- Review your Medicare plan: Your plan's network determines which hospitals you can access affordably. Use our enrollment checklist to stay organized if you're switching plans. Check enrollment deadlines →
- Talk to your doctor: Ask your primary care physician which hospitals they're affiliated with and whether they're in-network for your plan. Print our doctor questions checklist →
Memphis Mental Health Institute: Common Questions
How is Memphis Mental Health Institute rated by CMS?
CMS rates hospitals on a 1-to-5 star scale based on quality measures across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care. This hospital does not currently have a published overall CMS star rating. Other quality, safety, and service data may still be available below. The rating is updated quarterly by CMS.
Does Memphis Mental Health Institute have an emergency room?
Yes, Memphis Mental Health Institute operates an emergency department.
Does Memphis Mental Health Institute accept Medicare?
Yes. All hospitals listed on Medicare Hospital Compare are Medicare-certified facilities. However, whether this hospital is in-network for your specific Medicare Advantage plan depends on your plan's provider network. Check your plan documents or call your insurer to verify.
How many beds does Memphis Mental Health Institute have?
Memphis Mental Health Institute has 135 licensed beds, of which 98 are CMS-certified. Bed count is an indicator of hospital capacity — larger hospitals often offer more specialized services.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All data is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) databases: Hospital Compare for quality measures and star ratings, Provider of Services for beds and services, and Physician Compare for doctor affiliations. Data is updated quarterly. Read our full methodology →
About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward is the founder of InsuranceDataNow.org and reviews all hospital quality data and methodology for accuracy. Every hospital profile — including the CMS quality measures, infection rates, and doctor affiliations on this page — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org.
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Data sources: CMS Hospital Compare (February 2026), Provider of Services (Q4 2025), CMS Physician Compare, CDC NHSN. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the hospital. Read our full methodology →
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