Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Owned by Northeast Georgia Health System
Gainesville, GA • Hospital ID 110029

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
3h 37m
This is 56m longer than the GA average
Ranked #102 of 124 GA hospitals for speed
Faster than 17% of GA hospitals
Patient safety record
27.7 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
82 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions-3% Average complications0% Average patient experience-4%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

33
Out of 100 (compared to other GA hospitals)
Below 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 GA hospitals
Average
Middle third of GA hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of GA hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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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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