Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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) | 11.7% | 82 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.5% | 222 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.4% | 285 | Better |
| COPD | 9.8% | 86 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.4% | 78 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 766 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.88% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Cartersville, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center a good hospital?
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Cartersville, GA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center located?
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is located at 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA 30120. Phone: (470) 490-1000.
What is the star rating for Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center?
Piedmont Cartersville 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 Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 197 patients/yr | $97,996 | $15,292 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $60,114 | $11,736 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $70,370 | $11,186 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 55 patients/yr | $87,152 | $14,138 | 84% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 46 patients/yr | $69,094 | $10,157 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $61,012 | $9,118 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $71,671 | $11,758 | 84% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 37 patients/yr | $38,621 | $7,287 | 81% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $73,273 | $10,578 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 31 patients/yr | $49,053 | $6,849 | 86% 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
- Bartow
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110030