South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

70%

Patients that would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

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

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™ (2023)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

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

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

12 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

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

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

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

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

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As 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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73%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

8% higher than the national average

70%

Would definitely recommend

6% 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%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%84%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%72%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%67%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%85%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%55%47%

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%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%70%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Considering my serious condition he was a very compassionate Doctor! The staff was helpful

Linda Mar 24 2024

Review for Dr. Whitehead

Dr T is very professional, yet very personal. Not all Drs that way in today’s world.

Jim Duff Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Thomason

I have been seeing Dr Spain for arthritis in both knees for about 7 years. I have been pleased with every visit. He is always smiling and caring. I have had good and truthful care from him each time. I highly recommend him to help with knee pain and putting off the knee replacement surgery a little...

Kim Bryant Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Spain

Our daughter suffered a broken thumb during a High School softball game. His office got her in and seen the next available day. Then we just saw him for the final clear a month later. Was very permeable, fast and easy in and out. Thanks for a great experienece.

Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Glenzer

Dr. Howard took the time to explain my issues and my treatment options.

Doris McManus Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Howard IV

Location

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

1613 N McKenzie St, Foley AL 36535

CallDirections

(251) 949-3400

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center located?

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is located at 1613 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has South Baldwin Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?

73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does South Baldwin 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 South Baldwin Regional Medical Center?

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

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Contact Us

1613 N McKenzie St

Foley, AL 36535

Directions

(251) 949-3400