Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.6% | 106 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.2% | 522 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.3% | 429 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.4% | 129 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.8% | 99 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 1,056 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wellstar Paulding Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Hiram, GA, it is an acute care hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellstar Paulding Medical Center a good hospital?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hiram, GA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Wellstar Paulding Medical Center located?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is located at 2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141. Phone: (470) 644-7000.
What is the star rating for Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center 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 Wellstar Paulding Medical Center have an emergency room?
No, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center does not have emergency services listed.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 212 patients/yr | $116,754 | $16,059 | 86% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 165 patients/yr | $77,669 | $9,082 | 88% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 86 patients/yr | $87,637 | $10,213 | 88% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 71 patients/yr | $87,219 | $12,267 | 86% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 58 patients/yr | $45,359 | $6,326 | 86% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 49 patients/yr | $51,344 | $7,006 | 86% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 48 patients/yr | $74,020 | $7,994 | 89% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 46 patients/yr | $57,503 | $6,758 | 88% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 44 patients/yr | $80,321 | $10,914 | 86% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $100,291 | $10,748 | 89% 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 - Other
- County
- Paulding
- Emergency Services
- No
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 110042