Critical access hospital in Hiawassee, GA
Chatuge Regional Hospital
110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546 · (706) 896-2222
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
Chatuge Regional Hospital at a glance
Chatuge Regional Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Hiawassee, Georgia (Towns County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 156 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 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Towns County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111324
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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) | 71% | 71.3% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 42 | 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) | 156 min | 169 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.7% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
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★★★★★4Above averageNortheast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chatuge Regional Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Chatuge Regional Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Chatuge Regional Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 156 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Georgia median is 169 minutes.
Does Chatuge Regional Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Chatuge Regional Hospital and how do I contact it?
Chatuge Regional Hospital is at 110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Phone: (706) 896-2222.
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.