Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital is a medical facility located in Murrells Inlet, SC. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceTidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Richmond-Mart
Everything was done professionally, timely and courteously. I highly recommend!
Lou Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Griffin
Dr Gresko is caring , knowledgeable, personable and talks to you in language you can understand. We trust him with our heart health. We have been with him for many years. Never think of having another doctor.
Frank & Linda Urso Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Gresko Sr
Dr. Anton is absolutely wonderful. She is kind, compassionate and always upbeat.
Laura P. Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Anton
Very thorough, very professional Doctor Griffin and Staff Couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you
MSnyder Apr 08 2024
Review for Dr. Griffin
Location
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital located?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital is located at 4070 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital profile..
How does Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Richmond-Mart was so so so sweet. I felt super comfortable around her and truly felt like she cared about what I was saying, both in terms of my health and my personal life. She made sure to explain every procedure before she did it so that there were no surprises which is perfect for someone...