Riverview Regional Medical Center

69%

Patients that would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

Riverview Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in Gadsden, AL. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and more.

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.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)

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 Coronary Intervention Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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

  • Death following a serious complication after surgery

2 ratings were better than expected

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™

2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

2022, 2021

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

2022, 2021

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Better 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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63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% lower than the national average

69%

Would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

Riverview Regional Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%74%80%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%75%80%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%62%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%54%62%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%81%86%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%45%52%

Riverview Regional Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%65%62%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%65%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I have followed Dr Scott to different cities and states lol to receive the best medical care for my kidneys. Not only does he give support for health issues, he has always been a mental boost at every visit! We lost touch a few years ago but I would love to reconnect with such a kind soul.

May 27 2023

Review for Dr. Scott

May 20 2023

Review for Dr. Sparks Sr

May 11 2023

Review for Dr. Smith

One of the most through Doctors I have ever been to. He went beyond the call of duty to help my husband and I in a very detailed unusual diagnosis.

Apr 04 2023

Review for Dr. Kantzler

Dr. Ryan is a 5 star Doctor. He is friendly, and concern about his patients. I have used him for 20 years. I recommend him to everyone.

Lawanda Apr 03 2023

Review for Dr. Ryan

Location

Riverview Regional Medical Center

600 S 3rd St, Gadsden AL 35901

CallDirections

(256) 543-5200

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Riverview Regional Medical Center located?

Riverview Regional Medical Center is located at 600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Riverview Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Riverview Regional Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Riverview Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Riverview Regional Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Riverview Regional Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Riverview Regional Medical Center profile..

How does Riverview Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

600 S 3rd St

Gadsden, AL 35901

Directions

(256) 543-5200