Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.5% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.5% | 108 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.4% | 383 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.5% | 455 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.6% | 158 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 147 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 1,383 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.98% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital a Good Hospital?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Murrells Inlet, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital a good hospital?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital is an acute care hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital located?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital is located at 4070 Hwy 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Phone: (843) 652-1000.
What is the star rating for Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 176 patients/yr | $39,936 | $13,877 | 65% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 137 patients/yr | $26,917 | $9,433 | 65% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 86 patients/yr | $31,910 | $9,878 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 73 patients/yr | $41,044 | $11,824 | 71% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 65 patients/yr | $28,185 | $7,509 | 73% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $25,594 | $8,861 | 65% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 47 patients/yr | $18,423 | $6,147 | 67% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 45 patients/yr | $20,975 | $5,950 | 72% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 44 patients/yr | $27,299 | $9,507 | 65% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 40 patients/yr | $22,042 | $6,608 | 70% 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
- Horry
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 420098