Acute care hospital in Hilton Head Island, SC

Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center

25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 · (843) 681-6122

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center at a glance

Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (Beaufort County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the South Carolina average of 3.4.

55% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 166 minutes in the ER, close to 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 1.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Beaufort County
CMS Certification Number
420080

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)080
Safety of care140
Readmissions191

Ratings

MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility56%South Carolina average72.3%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)56%72.3%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)55%70.3%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)2 / 53.7 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 53.5 / 53.1 / 5Worse
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Cleanliness (higher is better)1 / 53.1 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Quietness at night (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Completed patient surveys524782611

Emergency room

This facility166 minSouth Carolina average162 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)166 min162 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)0%2%1.7%Better
Emergency department volumemedium

Timely care

This facility48%South Carolina average65.8%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)48%65.8%63.8%Worse
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)86%76.2%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility13.2%South Carolina average12.1%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)13.2%12.1%11.8%Worse
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)9.8%11.6%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)17.8%15.9%15.3%Worse
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)14.2%12.1%12.1%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)10.6%9.1%8.6%Worse
Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better)2.4%2.5%2.4%Average

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility14.9%South Carolina average14.3%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)14.9%14.3%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)22.9%21.5%21.4%Worse
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)19.2%17.7%17.3%Worse
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)20.4%20%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5.7%6.1%5.8%Average
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)11.4%11.4%11.1%Average

Safety & infections

This facility4.5%South Carolina average4.2%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)4.5%4.2%4.2%Worse
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)0.880.961.00Average
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)1.081.050.80Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.300.280.36Better

Other hospitals near Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center

  1. Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

    955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902 · 6.3 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. NH Beaufort

    1 Pinckney Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902 · 6.3 mi

    Acute Care - Department of Defense · Government

    Not rated
  3. Coastal Carolina Hospital

    1000 Medical Center Drive, Hardeeville, SC 29927 · 18.9 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404 · 22.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★1Much below average
  5. Coastal Harbor Treatment Center

    1150 Cornell Ave, Savannah, GA 31406 · 27.6 mi

    Psychiatric · For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Candler Hospital

    5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405 · 29.4 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center's rating?

Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center has 2 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 Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 166 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The South Carolina median is 162 minutes.

Does Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center and how do I contact it?

Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center is at 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Phone: (843) 681-6122.

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.