Union General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 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% | 55 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.5% | 175 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.4% | 250 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.5% | 73 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.1% | 527 | 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 Union General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Union General Hospital has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Blairsville, GA, it is an acute care hospital and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Union General Hospital a good hospital?
Union General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Blairsville, GA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Union General Hospital located?
Union General Hospital is located at 35 Hospital Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. Phone: (706) 745-2111.
What is the star rating for Union General Hospital?
Union General 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 Union General Hospital have an emergency room?
No, Union General Hospital does not have emergency services listed.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 75 patients/yr | $18,155 | $9,344 | 49% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 56 patients/yr | $20,626 | $6,492 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $38,652 | $12,000 | 69% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $14,683 | $6,115 | 58% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 35 patients/yr | $13,779 | $6,070 | 56% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 31 patients/yr | $18,438 | $6,223 | 66% less |
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC 30 patients/yr | $45,288 | $14,978 | 67% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH CC 26 patients/yr | $17,044 | $6,339 | 63% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $28,286 | $8,892 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $27,883 | $7,357 | 74% 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 - Local
- County
- Union
- Emergency Services
- No
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110051