Baptist Health - Fort Smith

64%

Patients that would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

Baptist Health - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Baptist Health - Fort Smith 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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

2 ratings were better than expected

9 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

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

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

Worse than 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

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

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

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 Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Better than Expected

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

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

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

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

6% lower than the national average

64%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

Baptist Health - Fort Smith

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%73%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%73%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%58%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%50%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%43%52%

Baptist Health - Fort Smith

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%56%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%58%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I had a lifelong fear of doctors and other doctors I've seen has been rude and talk down to you but Tiffany Burke is the nicest I've ever met and now I look forward to doctor visits every month.

J.Pittman Feb 27 2024

Review for Dr. Burke

Dr. Clark is very attentive and caring. I’m comfortable with his care and suggestions. I recommend him to others even my family members.

Jessica chapman Feb 19 2024

Review for Dr. Clark

Is nice the first visit, then you are rushed, dealing with angry people that are overworked. Long wait times, and then falsified drug tests? Just too much to deal with and the waiting room is extremely stressful.

Susan Feb 10 2024

Review for Dr. Elangwe

This Dr. taught me that I will be judged. And it never pays to be a good person. Because in the end, if they don't like you, they will find a way to fire you.

Susan Feb 10 2024

Review for Dr. Elangwe

Always kind and understanding. The sweetest dr I know. The nurse is the bomb! The staff is always helpful

Feb 03 2024

Review for Dr. Knobloch

Location

Baptist Health - Fort Smith

1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith AR 72901

CallDirections

(479) 441-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baptist Health - Fort Smith located?

Baptist Health - Fort Smith is located at 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Baptist Health - Fort Smith won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Baptist Health - Fort Smith has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Baptist Health - Fort Smith highly rated with patients?

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

Does Baptist Health - Fort Smith score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at Baptist Health - Fort Smith?

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Contact Us

1001 Towson Ave

Fort Smith, AR 72901

Directions

(479) 441-4000