Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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) | 11.5% | 68 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.4% | 261 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.6% | 222 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.2% | 71 | Avg |
| Stroke | 16.7% | 81 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 660 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.9% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center has a trust score of 77/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lagrange, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center a good hospital?
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Lagrange, GA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 77/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center located?
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is located at 1514 Vernon Road, Lagrange, GA 30240. Phone: (706) 882-1411.
What is the star rating for Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center?
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 255 patients/yr | $101,295 | $16,961 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 109 patients/yr | $72,627 | $10,959 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 44 patients/yr | $57,328 | $9,528 | 83% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 42 patients/yr | $76,159 | $13,059 | 83% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $87,533 | $16,611 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $48,314 | $10,135 | 79% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $201,087 | $54,066 | 73% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $74,578 | $13,627 | 82% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 28 patients/yr | $47,665 | $9,400 | 80% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $72,933 | $12,270 | 83% 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
- Troup
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110016