Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 | 4.7% | 72 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 279 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.9% | 849 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.6% | 532 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 172 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.4% | 268 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 5% | 115 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 2,434 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Piedmont Augusta Hospital a Good Hospital?
Piedmont Augusta Hospital has a trust score of 53/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Augusta, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Augusta
#3
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
53 vs 52
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piedmont Augusta Hospital a good hospital?
Piedmont Augusta Hospital is an acute care hospital in Augusta, GA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 53/100.
Where is Piedmont Augusta Hospital located?
Piedmont Augusta Hospital is located at 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. Phone: (706) 722-9011.
What is the star rating for Piedmont Augusta Hospital?
Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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 Piedmont Augusta Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Piedmont Augusta Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 381 patients/yr | $40,875 | $9,900 | 76% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 332 patients/yr | $66,517 | $14,640 | 78% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 97 patients/yr | $49,181 | $13,144 | 73% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 91 patients/yr | $29,739 | $7,260 | 76% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 90 patients/yr | $29,510 | $8,146 | 72% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 87 patients/yr | $34,137 | $8,466 | 75% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 86 patients/yr | $41,606 | $9,243 | 78% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 83 patients/yr | $145,514 | $23,270 | 84% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 81 patients/yr | $38,414 | $10,517 | 73% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 80 patients/yr | $24,818 | $6,156 | 75% 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 - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Richmond
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110028