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Union General Hospital

Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Union General Hospital on Healthgrades.

79%

Patient Experience Rating

10% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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76%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% higher than the national average

79%

Would definitely recommend

10% higher than the national average

Union General Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%82%78%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%79%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%68%63%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%62%60%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%90%86%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%57%50%

Union General Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%65%59%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%74%71%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I am completely satisfied with my total experience with Dr. Martin. I also think his staff does a great job.

Extremely Satisfied Patient Apr 14 2024

Review for Dr. Martin

My appointment was at 2 pm. Dr saw me at 3:30. Second time this has happened.

Apr 12 2024

Review for Dr. Libby

Dr. Stirton’s staff was super helpful, caring and supportive. I had about an inch or more difference inthe length of my legs due to a previous hip replacement on the right hip by another surgeon. Dr. Stirton was able to correct this during the left hip replacement and now my back doesn’t hurt and...

Marilyn McCord Apr 12 2024

Review for Dr. Stirton

The customer service is impeccable. From check-in to check-out, customer care is a priority.

Apr 10 2024

Review for Dr. Libby

Dr. Libby really listened and was very caring.

Apr 06 2024

Review for Dr. Libby

Location

Union General Hospital

35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville GA 30512

CallDirections

(706) 745-2111

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Union General Hospital located?

Union General Hospital is located at 35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Union General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Union General Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Union General Hospital highly rated with patients?

76% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Union General Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Union General Hospital?

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How does Union General Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

35 Hospital Rd

Blairsville, GA 30512

Directions

(706) 745-2111