Acute care hospital in Opelika, AL
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801 · (334) 528-1300
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority at a glance
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is a government acute care hospital in Opelika, Alabama (Lee County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Alabama average of 2.7.
70% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 200 minutes in the ER, worse than the Alabama median of 153 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Lee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 010029
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 71% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 70% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 416 | 619 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 200 min | 153 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 5% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 71% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77% | 62.9% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.5% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.5% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 6% | 5.8% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.99 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.39 | 0.64 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.33 | 0.52 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.30 | 0.62 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 1.75 | 0.66 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.54 | 0.81 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The East Alabama Healthcare Authority's rating?
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Alabama hospitals is 2.7 stars.
How long is the ER wait at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 200 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does The East Alabama Healthcare Authority have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is The East Alabama Healthcare Authority and how do I contact it?
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is at 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801. Phone: (334) 528-1300.
About this data
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