Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Owned by Wellstar Health System Inc
Lagrange, GA • Hospital ID 110016

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h 26m
This is 14m shorter than the GA average
Ranked #54 of 124 GA hospitals for speed
Faster than 56% of GA hospitals
Patient safety record
26.4 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.9 complications per 1,000 procedures
88 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-8% Fewer complications-10% Average patient experience+3%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

70
Out of 100 (compared to other GA hospitals)
Good 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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