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Athens-Limestone Hospital

Athens-Limestone Hospital is a medical facility located in Athens, AL. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™.

68%

Patient Experience Rating

3% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement

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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest

9 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

As 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

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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70%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

4% higher than the national average

68%

Would definitely recommend

3% higher than the national average

Athens-Limestone Hospital

National Average

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%66%58%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%80%75%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%80%76%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%47%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%62%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%88%84%

Athens-Limestone Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%69%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%67%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

He was very personable & can tell he has a good sense of humor. He seemed to diagnose my issue fairly quickly & gave me recommendations for treatment.

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Kyle

Due to diabetes, I was in ICU in DKA, which in turn we discovered my eyes were in danger. I was referred to Dr. Persaud, he got me in immediately, office staff was amazing (in guntersville), he sat with me and explained everything in detail, he gave me peace and comfort during scary situations. I...

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Persaud

The staff and Dr Lawrence were professional with just enough home town friendly to make the experience quick, comfortable and informing. Two big thumbs UP!!?

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Lawrence

He is always watching your progression to see how you are doing.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Hatfield

Dr. Boyett is an outstanding doctor and wonderful person. He shows total respect and attention for his patients.

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Boyett

Location

Athens-Limestone Hospital

700 W Market St, Athens AL 35611

CallDirections

(256) 233-9292

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Athens-Limestone Hospital located?

Athens-Limestone Hospital is located at 700 W Market St, Athens, AL 35611. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Athens-Limestone Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Athens-Limestone Hospital has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ in the past two years.

Is Athens-Limestone Hospital highly rated with patients?

70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Athens-Limestone Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Athens-Limestone Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Athens-Limestone Hospital profile..

How does Athens-Limestone Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

700 W Market St

Athens, AL 35611

Directions

(256) 233-9292