Piedmont Newton Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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% | 30 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.1% | 45 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.1% | 195 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.5% | 140 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.8% | 63 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.7% | 69 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 536 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.2% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Piedmont Newton Hospital a Good Hospital?
Piedmont Newton Hospital has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Covington, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piedmont Newton Hospital a good hospital?
Piedmont Newton Hospital is an acute care hospital in Covington, GA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Piedmont Newton Hospital located?
Piedmont Newton Hospital is located at 5126 Hospital Drive Ne, Covington, GA 30014. Phone: (770) 786-7053.
What is the star rating for Piedmont Newton Hospital?
Piedmont Newton Hospital 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 Newton Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Piedmont Newton Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 177 patients/yr | $72,279 | $15,129 | 79% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 75 patients/yr | $45,742 | $10,629 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $43,708 | $9,746 | 78% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 27 patients/yr | $58,150 | $13,315 | 77% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 27 patients/yr | $27,577 | $7,905 | 71% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 24 patients/yr | $47,876 | $8,544 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $51,500 | $13,016 | 75% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 24 patients/yr | $50,738 | $10,278 | 80% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 24 patients/yr | $44,787 | $8,966 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $52,492 | $10,637 | 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 - Private
- County
- Newton
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110018