Acute care hospital in Fitzgerald, GA
Dorminy Medical Center
200 Perry House Road, Box 1447, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · (229) 424-7100
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
Dorminy Medical Center at a glance
Dorminy Medical Center is a government acute care hospital in Fitzgerald, Georgia (Ben Hill County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
57% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 157 minutes in the ER, better than the Georgia median of 169 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ben Hill County
- CMS Certification Number
- 110073
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 68% | 71.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 57% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 53 | 629 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 157 min | 169 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 4% | 1.8% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 6% | 59% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 69% | 71.1% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.5% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.4% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dorminy Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Dorminy Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Dorminy Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 157 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Georgia median is 169 minutes.
Does Dorminy Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Dorminy Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Dorminy Medical Center is at 200 Perry House Road, Box 1447, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. Phone: (229) 424-7100.
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.