Acute care hospital in Clinton, SC
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital
22725 Highway 76 East, Clinton, SC 29325 · (864) 833-9100
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
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital at a glance
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Clinton, South Carolina (Laurens County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.4.
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 148 minutes in the ER, better than the South Carolina median of 162 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
- Laurens County
- CMS Certification Number
- 420038
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 71% | 72.3% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 62% | 70.3% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 257 | 782 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 148 min | 162 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 74% | 65.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 76.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.9% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.94 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.58 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.28 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital's rating?
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for South Carolina hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 148 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The South Carolina median is 162 minutes.
Does Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital is at 22725 Highway 76 East, Clinton, SC 29325. Phone: (864) 833-9100.
About this data
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