Acute care hospital in Atmore, AL
Atmore Community Hospital
401 Medical Park Drive, Atmore, AL 36502 · (251) 368-2500
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
Atmore Community Hospital at a glance
Atmore Community Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Atmore, Alabama (Escambia County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Alabama average of 2.7.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 126 minutes in the ER, better 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
- County
- Escambia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 010169
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 | 2 | 1 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 62% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 49 | 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) | 126 min | 153 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 66% | 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) | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 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) | 0.99 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Atmore Community Hospital's rating?
Atmore Community Hospital 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 Atmore Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 126 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does Atmore Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Atmore Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Atmore Community Hospital is at 401 Medical Park Drive, Atmore, AL 36502. Phone: (251) 368-2500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.