Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 13.3% | 64 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 24% | 133 | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4% | 33 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.6% | 43 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.9% | 313 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens a Good Hospital?
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens has a trust score of 57/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Athens, TN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens a good hospital?
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is an acute care hospital in Athens, TN with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 57/100.
Where is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens located?
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is located at 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37371. Phone: (423) 745-1411.
What is the star rating for Starr Regional Medical Center Athens?
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens 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 Starr Regional Medical Center Athens have an emergency room?
Yes, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $88,007 | $15,015 | 83% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $56,675 | $10,881 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $76,999 | $13,111 | 83% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 17 patients/yr | $50,321 | $7,819 | 84% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $60,350 | $8,933 | 85% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 14 patients/yr | $51,418 | $10,556 | 79% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 13 patients/yr | $141,784 | $16,901 | 88% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 13 patients/yr | $55,905 | $7,170 | 87% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $75,232 | $9,511 | 87% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $66,631 | $9,898 | 85% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Mc Minn
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 440068