Critical access hospital in Forsyth, GA
Monroe County Hospital
88 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 · (478) 994-2521
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
Monroe County Hospital at a glance
Monroe County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Forsyth, Georgia (Monroe County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 149 minutes in the ER, better than the Georgia median of 169 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Monroe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111318
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) | — | — | — |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 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) | 72% | 71.3% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 68% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 35 | 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) | 149 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 | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77% | 71.1% | 74.5% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monroe County Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Monroe County Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Monroe County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 149 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Georgia median is 169 minutes.
Does Monroe County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Monroe County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Monroe County Hospital is at 88 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (478) 994-2521.
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.