Critical access hospital in Springfield, GA
Effingham Health System
459 Ga Highway 119 South, Springfield, GA 31329 · (912) 754-0160
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
Effingham Health System at a glance
Effingham Health System is a government critical access hospital in Springfield, Georgia (Effingham County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
65% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 134 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
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Effingham County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111306
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 | 5 | 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) | 63% | 71.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 65% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 31 | 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) | 134 min | 169 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.8% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 13% | 59% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 71.1% | 74.5% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Effingham Health System's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Effingham Health System. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Effingham Health System?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 134 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Georgia median is 169 minutes.
Does Effingham Health System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Effingham Health System and how do I contact it?
Effingham Health System is at 459 Ga Highway 119 South, Springfield, GA 31329. Phone: (912) 754-0160.
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.