Hamilton Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.6% | 147 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.5% | 375 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.5% | 383 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.6% | 120 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.6% | 152 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.3% | 29 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 1,173 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.93% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Hamilton Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Hamilton Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Dalton, GA, it is an acute care hospital and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamilton Medical Center a good hospital?
Hamilton Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Dalton, GA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Hamilton Medical Center located?
Hamilton Medical Center is located at 1200 Memorial Drive, Dalton, GA 30720. Phone: (706) 272-6105.
What is the star rating for Hamilton Medical Center?
Hamilton Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Hamilton Medical Center have an emergency room?
No, Hamilton Medical Center does not have emergency services listed.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 198 patients/yr | $54,370 | $12,131 | 78% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 124 patients/yr | $53,912 | $12,212 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 121 patients/yr | $90,070 | $17,754 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $53,195 | $14,123 | 73% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 57 patients/yr | $64,071 | $12,708 | 80% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 55 patients/yr | $41,673 | $9,792 | 77% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 51 patients/yr | $35,155 | $8,952 | 75% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $44,642 | $11,208 | 75% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 47 patients/yr | $31,699 | $8,450 | 73% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $35,743 | $8,614 | 76% 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
- Whitfield
- Emergency Services
- No
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110001