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Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is a medical facility located in Athens, TN. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

70%

Patient Experience Rating

6% higher than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

12 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

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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 Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than 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

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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72%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

7% higher than the national average

70%

Would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%85%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%83%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%69%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%59%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%84%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%46%47%

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%75%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%78%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Very well taken care of by Dr. X...very caring, professional and made me feel relaxed when I had two stents put into my arteries. He was very compassionate, concerned for my well being. I wouldn't go any where else. He was fantastic. In short, he saved my life.

Robert A. Roseberry Mar 26 2024

Review for Dr. Xenopoulos

Dr. Bienvenu did a robotic removal of my cancerous prostate in July 2023. The survey went well, with minimal pain (only had to take 1 pill of my prescribed pain Rx). Having to have a catheter was more uncomfortable than the surgery. Dr. Bienvenu stated that the surgery was able to get clear...

MR Mar 25 2024

Review for Dr. Bienvenu

Punctual, no wait, professional and explains in clear details. I was very happy with my first visit.

Marie Mar 19 2024

Review for Dr. Bhartia

Dr. Fry did injections in my back, and all went well until he found a bone spur that was too large for him to get around. Near the end of the injections I had a sharp pain and I cried out, which seemed to aggravate Dr. Fry who asked me why I cried out. I told him I wasn't sure but since he was doing...

Mar 15 2024

Review for Dr. Fry

The staff is always friendly. Dr Ford is a very experienced doctor that listens well, and he cares about his patients. He is able to perform many different procedures to help you. He has been a life saver to me and other family members. I highly recommend him. Also if you use recreational...

Very happy patient Mar 14 2024

Review for Dr. Ford

Location

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

1114 W Madison Ave, Athens TN 37303

CallDirections

(423) 745-1411

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens located?

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is located at 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Starr Regional Medical Center Athens won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is Starr Regional Medical Center Athens highly rated with patients?

72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Starr Regional Medical Center Athens score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at Starr Regional Medical Center Athens?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Starr Regional Medical Center Athens profile..

How does Starr Regional Medical Center Athens rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1114 W Madison Ave

Athens, TN 37303

Directions

(423) 745-1411