Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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 | 3.4% | 37 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14% | 88 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.2% | 241 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.6% | 282 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.1% | 132 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.3% | 154 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 1,213 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.07% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Beaufort County Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Beaufort, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Beaufort
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
68 vs 54
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaufort County Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Beaufort, SC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Beaufort County Memorial Hospital located?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital is located at 955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902. Phone: (843) 522-5200.
What is the star rating for Beaufort County Memorial Hospital?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital 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 Beaufort County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Beaufort County Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 136 patients/yr | $22,637 | $10,443 | 54% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $44,471 | $15,958 | 64% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 72 patients/yr | $17,548 | $6,515 | 63% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 65 patients/yr | $34,686 | $13,537 | 61% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 54 patients/yr | $20,973 | $6,359 | 70% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 45 patients/yr | $15,636 | $6,031 | 61% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $22,179 | $9,794 | 56% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $29,474 | $8,968 | 70% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 40 patients/yr | $20,906 | $7,281 | 65% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $28,084 | $12,097 | 57% 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
- Government - Local
- County
- Beaufort
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 420067