Augusta Health
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 2.5% | 495 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.7% | 255 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 17.8% | 502 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 17.3% | 314 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.8% | 180 | Avg |
| Stroke | 16.5% | 284 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 1,784 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Augusta Health a Good Hospital?
Augusta Health has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Fishersville, VA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Augusta Health a good hospital?
Augusta Health is an acute care hospital in Fishersville, VA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Augusta Health located?
Augusta Health is located at 78 Medical Center Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939. Phone: (540) 332-4000.
What is the star rating for Augusta Health?
Augusta Health has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Augusta Health have an emergency room?
Yes, Augusta Health provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 259 patients/yr | $33,910 | $16,092 | 53% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 210 patients/yr | $23,867 | $10,349 | 57% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 78 patients/yr | $17,644 | $6,405 | 64% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 60 patients/yr | $19,585 | $6,983 | 64% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 57 patients/yr | $79,345 | $16,092 | 80% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 56 patients/yr | $24,808 | $8,285 | 67% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 53 patients/yr | $25,295 | $8,206 | 68% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 49 patients/yr | $23,569 | $8,551 | 64% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $37,054 | $12,687 | 66% less |
PSYCHOSES 45 patients/yr | $28,819 | $10,875 | 62% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Augusta
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 490018