Walker Baptist Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 | 11.3% | 130 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 143 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.3% | 79 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.1% | 47 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 445 | 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 Walker Baptist Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Walker Baptist Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Jasper, AL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walker Baptist Medical Center a good hospital?
Walker Baptist Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Jasper, AL with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Walker Baptist Medical Center located?
Walker Baptist Medical Center is located at 3400 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35502. Phone: (205) 387-4000.
What is the star rating for Walker Baptist Medical Center?
Walker Baptist 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 Walker Baptist Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Walker Baptist Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Walker
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 010089