Acute care hospital in Brewton, AL
D W McMillan Memorial Hospital
1301 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL 36426 · (251) 867-8061
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
D W McMillan Memorial Hospital at a glance
D W McMillan Memorial Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Brewton, Alabama (Escambia County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 2.7.
60% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 166 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 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Escambia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 010099
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 67% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 60% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 90 | 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) | 166 min | 153 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 4% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 50% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 49% | 62.9% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.1% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.5% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.37 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near D W McMillan Memorial Hospital
- Not rated
Evergreen Medical Center
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★★★★★3AverageAtmore Community Hospital
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★★★★★3AverageSanta Rosa Medical Center
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★★★★★4Above averageAndalusia Health
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★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is D W McMillan Memorial Hospital's rating?
D W McMillan Memorial Hospital has 1 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 D W McMillan Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 166 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does D W McMillan Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is D W McMillan Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
D W McMillan Memorial Hospital is at 1301 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL 36426. Phone: (251) 867-8061.
About this data
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