Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
1 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
4 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 Failure | 11.5% | 38 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.7% | 82 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.3% | 40 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 129 | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin a Good Hospital?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin has a trust score of 75/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Dahlonega, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin a good hospital?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin is an acute care hospital in Dahlonega, GA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 75/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin located?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin is located at 227 Mountain Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: (770) 219-7146.
What is the star rating for Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin have an emergency room?
Yes, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $40,394 | $12,263 | 70% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $38,678 | $13,101 | 66% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 19 patients/yr | $39,881 | $8,172 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $46,898 | $13,259 | 72% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 17 patients/yr | $36,738 | $11,304 | 69% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $43,578 | $9,362 | 79% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 13 patients/yr | $45,721 | $10,800 | 76% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 11 patients/yr | $36,208 | $8,193 | 77% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 11 patients/yr | $40,170 | $7,837 | 80% 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 - Other
- County
- Lumpkin
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 110237