Critical access hospital in Pearisburg, VA
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
159 Hartley Way, Pearisburg, VA 24134 · (540) 921-6000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Carilion Giles Community Hospital at a glance
Carilion Giles Community Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Pearisburg, Virginia (Giles County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Virginia average of 3.7.
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 138 minutes in the ER, better than the Virginia median of 165 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Giles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 491302
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 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 71.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 84% | 70.4% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 231 | 684 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 138 min | 165 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 83.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 11% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.3% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carilion Giles Community Hospital's rating?
Carilion Giles Community Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Virginia hospitals is 3.7 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Carilion Giles Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 138 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Virginia median is 165 minutes.
Does Carilion Giles Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Carilion Giles Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Carilion Giles Community Hospital is at 159 Hartley Way, Pearisburg, VA 24134. Phone: (540) 921-6000.
About this data
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