Union General Hospital

76%

Patients that would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

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

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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75%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% higher than the national average

76%

Would definitely recommend

6% 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%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%80%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%67%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%56%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%89%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%50%52%

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%62%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%70%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

They work quickly at clearing out waiting area. Once in back their very quick at doing test required. Doctor ask all the appropriate questions...get prescriptions refilled quick and out the door!!!

Brian Cox Mar 14 2024

Review for Dr. Libby

Dr. Ainsworth is a very good person. He is quiet enough to listen when you need to speak to him or are nervous and just want a friendly ear with knowledge to help you get through your health issue. The entire staff is amicable, friendly and eager to help their patients. I think he's great and...

Sherry McGregor Mar 11 2024

Review for Dr. Ainsworth

Dr. Sabreen is absolutely brilliant and his compassion knows no bounds. If you or a loved one have chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease, you will be in the best of care with Dr. Sabreen.

Mar 09 2024

Review for Dr. Sabreen

DR Libby is great, makes you feel comfortable and he is thorough answers any questions very easily and kindly. I highly recommend him.

JS Mar 09 2024

Review for Dr. Libby

I have been a patient of Dr. Pearlstein 's for many years. He has always listened and discussed with me every problem I have presented to him. He keeps his notes clear enough so that if my next appointment is in two weeks or six months he can quickly review and know what my primary problem is.From...

Kaye Loggins Mar 08 2024

Review for Dr. Pearlstein

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?

75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Union General Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

35 Hospital Rd

Blairsville, GA 30512

Directions

(706) 745-2111