Acute care hospital in Newberry, SC
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
2669 Kinard St PO Box 497, Newberry, SC 29108 · (803) 405-7145
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Newberry County Memorial Hospital at a glance
Newberry County Memorial Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Newberry, South Carolina (Newberry County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the South Carolina average of 3.4.
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 110 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 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Newberry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 420053
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 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 72.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 79% | 70.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 212 | 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) | 110 min | 162 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| 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) | 96% | 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) | 13.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.1% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.4% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.87 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.28 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Newberry County Memorial Hospital's rating?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital has 3 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 Newberry County Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 110 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The South Carolina median is 162 minutes.
Does Newberry County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Newberry County Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital is at 2669 Kinard St PO Box 497, Newberry, SC 29108. Phone: (803) 405-7145.
About this data
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