Dekalb Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 5.3% | 66 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.8% | 43 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.9% | 78 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.8% | 126 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.5% | 25 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 254 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.02% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Dekalb Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Fort Payne, AL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dekalb Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Fort Payne, AL with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Dekalb Regional Medical Center located?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center is located at 200 Med Center Drive, Fort Payne, AL 35968. Phone: (256) 845-3150.
What is the star rating for Dekalb Regional Medical Center?
Dekalb 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 Dekalb Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Dekalb Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- De Kalb
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 010012