Waycross, GA — Memorial Satilla Health has achieved two five-star ratings for specialty care, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Memorial Satilla’s Five-Star ratings include: 2024 Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke and 2024 Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations.
These five-star ratings reflect Memorial Satilla’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible and places the organization in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide.
“I am proud to announce our achievement of these five-star quality ratings. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare delivery. We remain dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to our community, and this distinction is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional healthcare team. We will continue to strive for excellence and prioritize the well-being of our patients in every aspect of our operations,” said Dale Neely, CEO.
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most – patient outcomes – Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades gives consumers the information they need to find a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. And, by shining a light on strengths and weaknesses, Healthgrades ratings help direct hospitals to opportunities for clinical improvement. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
The 2024 Healthgrades analysis revealed that the variation in performance between five-star and one-star hospitals continues to widen, making it increasingly important to seek care at top-rated programs. From 2020 through 2022, if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals, on average, 215,667 lives could potentially have been saved, and 149,521 patients could have avoided potential complications.
“Healthgrades congratulates Memorial Satilla Health for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “As health systems nationwide endeavor to elevate their quality of care, these elite facilities provide a roadmap for success. We commend Memorial Satilla for their dedication to excellence in patient care.”
Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Visit the Health Grades website to view the complete 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology.