Aiken Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.6% | 25 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.7% | 74 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.4% | 333 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.8% | 267 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.9% | 107 | Avg |
| Stroke | 18.1% | 156 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.2% | 1,265 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.21% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Aiken Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Aiken Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 53/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Aiken, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aiken Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Aiken Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Aiken, SC with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 53/100.
Where is Aiken Regional Medical Center located?
Aiken Regional Medical Center is located at 302 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Phone: (803) 641-5900.
What is the star rating for Aiken Regional Medical Center?
Aiken Regional Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Aiken Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Aiken Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 255 patients/yr | $114,397 | $14,682 | 87% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 128 patients/yr | $64,509 | $9,789 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 70 patients/yr | $63,784 | $8,443 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $76,970 | $10,266 | 87% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 46 patients/yr | $74,684 | $9,586 | 87% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $83,196 | $11,495 | 86% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $108,836 | $12,360 | 89% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 42 patients/yr | $48,754 | $6,952 | 86% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $88,575 | $12,552 | 86% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 37 patients/yr | $54,126 | $10,051 | 81% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Aiken
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 420082