South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

74%

Patients that would definitely recommend
4% higher than the national average

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in Foley, AL. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

Awards

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

12 ratings were as expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Hip fracture following surgery
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Respiratory failure following surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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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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77%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
8% higher than the national average

74%

Would definitely recommend
4% higher than the national average

South Baldwin 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%82%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%86%78%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%72%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%87%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%57%53%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%76%66%

South Baldwin 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%69%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%80%73%

Providers

Dr. Richard Abernathy, MD

General Surgery

5 Ratings
Dr. Richard Abernathy, MD

Dr. Sandra Alexander, MD

General Medical Practice

15 Ratings
Dr. Sandra Alexander, MD

Dr. Ellis Allen, MD

Family Medicine

22 Ratings
Dr. Ellis Allen, MD

Dr. Alan Allgood, DMD

Dentistry

34 Ratings
Dr. Alan Allgood, DMD

Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, MD

Cardiology

15 Ratings
Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, MD

Dr. Douglas Amare, MD

Nephrology

2 Ratings
Dr. Douglas Amare, MD

Dr. Billy August, MD

Internal Medicine

5 Ratings
Dr. Billy August, MD

Dr. Bart Bailey, MD

Anesthesiology

2 Ratings
Dr. Bart Bailey, MD

Provider Reviews

Dr Spain was Great. Very professional and kind!

Gail Mann Jan 27 2021

Review for Dr. Spain

Dr. Mason was very efficient. Got straight to the point about my reason for making the appointment.

Jan 26 2021

Review for Dr. Mason

Did a great job and no pain at all. He and his staff are great

Joan Jan 26 2021

Review for Dr. Allgood

Knowledgeable and pleasant to speak with.

Patrick Doggett Jan 23 2021

Review for Dr. Mason

Other then the time delay. Once into the exam room. Very prompt and excellent service

Michael Hough Jan 22 2021

Review for Dr. Eslava

Location

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

1613 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535

Call

Directions(251) 949-3400

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