Acute care hospital in Athens, TN
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37371 · (423) 745-1411
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
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens at a glance
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is a for-profit acute care hospital in Athens, Tennessee (Mc Minn County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 3.1.
59% 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 Tennessee median of 162 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Mc Minn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 440068
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 | 4 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 62% | 71% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 59% | 69.7% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 347 | 598 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee 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) | 2% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 53% | 60.1% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 55% | 71.4% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 15.9% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.5% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 14.6% | 13% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.5% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.3% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.8% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.92 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.90 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.66 | 0.21 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens's rating?
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Tennessee hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Starr Regional Medical Center Athens?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 148 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Tennessee median is 162 minutes.
Does Starr Regional Medical Center Athens have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and how do I contact it?
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is at 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37371. Phone: (423) 745-1411.
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.