Critical access hospital in Wedowee, AL
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, AL 36278 · (256) 357-2111
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
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama at a glance
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama is a government critical access hospital in Wedowee, Alabama (Randolph County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 96 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
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Randolph County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011306
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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) | 91% | 70.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 88% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 35 | 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) | 96 min | 153 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 88% | 62.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15% | 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 |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.37 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
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83825 Highway 9 P O Box 1270, Ashland, AL 36251 · 19.9 mi
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Not ratedNortheast Alabama Regional Medical Center
400 East 10th Street, Anniston, AL 36207 · 27.7 mi
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★★★★★1Much below averageTanner Medical Center - Carrollton
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★★★★★2Below averageWellstar West Georgia Medical Center
1514 Vernon Road, Lagrange, GA 30240 · 30.2 mi
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★★★★★5Much above averageCitizens Baptist Medical Center
604 Stone Avenue, Talladega, AL 35160 · 33.9 mi
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★★★★★1Much below averageRussell Medical Center
3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010 · 36.3 mi
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★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 96 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Alabama median is 153 minutes.
Does Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama and how do I contact it?
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama is at 1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, AL 36278. Phone: (256) 357-2111.
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.