Critical access hospital in Red Bay, AL
Red Bay Hospital
211 Hospital Road, Red Bay, AL 35582 · (256) 356-9532
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
Red Bay Hospital at a glance
Red Bay Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Red Bay, Alabama (Franklin County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 131 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011302
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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) | 82% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 71 | 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) | 131 min | 153 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 61% | 62.9% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red Bay Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Red Bay Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Red Bay Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 131 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does Red Bay Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Red Bay Hospital and how do I contact it?
Red Bay Hospital is at 211 Hospital Road, Red Bay, AL 35582. Phone: (256) 356-9532.
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.