Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

65%

Patients that would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center 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

5 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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

Worse than 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

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

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

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse 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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66%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% lower than the national average

65%

Would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

Phoebe Sumter 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%77%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%75%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%59%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%86%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%46%52%

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%70%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%70%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Rangaraj took the time to explain what the most important markers and blood tests that she’s watching and why. She looked back through my record to find some of my history that was relevant.

Susan Mar 09 2024

Review for Dr. Rangaraj

He was very comforting and new exactly what was wrong. I liked how he explained what was going on with my back, his staff were great also they treated me wonderful. I'm extremely pleased that I saw Dr. Malone.

Eugene Perdomo II Feb 29 2024

Review for Dr. Malone

My husband, Wesley Isreal, was almost totally paralyzed in November. He went from walking, feeding himself, taking care of himself to total dependency on others. He saw Dr. Soriano Nov 17 and surgery was scheduled. On Nov 29 the surgery went very well and our lives totally changed! The road to...

Janet Isreal and Judy Rigney Feb 26 2024

Review for Dr. Soriano-Baron

For starts i have known Dr. Davanzo for over 20 plus years, i not only see him as my nephrology specialist but also a friend, the great guy that he is superb care and attention he's provided me over the years really means something, my next appointment i'm going to let him know how much i...

Carl Anthony Feb 14 2024

Review for Dr. Davanzo

Dr. Maheshwari (Dr.M) takes the time to answer questions and concerns you may have. He doesn't make you feel rushed. He has went above and beyond for my loved one. I fully trust his medical decisions and input.

Brittany K. Jones Feb 02 2024

Review for Dr. Maheshwari

Location

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

126 US Highway 280 W, Americus GA 31719

CallDirections

(229) 924-6011

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phoebe Sumter Medical Center located?

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is located at 126 US Highway 280 W, Americus, GA 31719. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Phoebe Sumter Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Phoebe Sumter Medical Center highly rated with patients?

66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Phoebe Sumter Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center?

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Contact Us

126 US Highway 280 W

Americus, GA 31719

Directions

(229) 924-6011