Acute care hospital in Fernandina Beach, FL
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau
1250 S 18th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · (904) 321-3500
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau at a glance
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau is a non-profit acute care hospital in Fernandina Beach, Florida (Nassau County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.1.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 158 minutes in the ER, close to the Florida median of 155 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Nassau County
- CMS Certification Number
- 100140
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 67.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 68.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 420 | 1,250 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 158 min | 155 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 61% | 72.7% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 54.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.8% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.9% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.8% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.07 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.78 | 0.59 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baptist Medical Center - Nassau's rating?
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Florida hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Baptist Medical Center - Nassau?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 158 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Florida median is 155 minutes.
Does Baptist Medical Center - Nassau have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Baptist Medical Center - Nassau and how do I contact it?
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau is at 1250 S 18th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Phone: (904) 321-3500.
About this data
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