Baptist Medical Center - Nassau

Owned by Baptist Health System Inc
Fernandina Beach, FL • Hospital ID 100140

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
3h 7m
This is 29m longer than the FL average
Ranked #141 of 176 FL hospitals for speed
Faster than 19% of FL hospitals
Patient safety record
27.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.9 complications per 1,000 procedures
88 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-6% Average complications0% Better patient experience+6%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

55
Out of 100 (compared to other FL hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of FL hospitals
Average
Middle third of FL hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of FL hospitals

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Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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