

Augusta Health
Augusta Health is a medical facility located in Fishersville, VA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
5% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2025

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Augusta Health
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Li
I have not had much luck with AMC and prefer UVA all of the time. I was skeptical when my daughter was referred by her pediatrician, who is with UVA. I trust his opinion very much though and made the appointment. I was pleasantly surprised. Dr Plautz was outstanding and the staff were very patient...
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Plautz
Great provider. Up to date on current health issues. Listens. Kind and compassionate. Knowledgeable
Apr 12 2025
Review for Dr. Siman
I went into the ER where Delk works due to having tremors for multiple days straight caused by a medical condition I have, and was literally in pain after constant tremors for so long. I told Dlek about that condition but he completely blew me off. He completely waisted my time and money. I later...
Apr 12 2025
Review for Dr. Delk
I truly feel like Dr Nio has saved my life multiple times. I don't think I'd be here today if it weren't for her. She's kind, caring, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. Maria Nio
Location
Augusta Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Augusta Health located?
Augusta Health is located at 78 Medical Center Dr, Fishersville, VA 22939. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Augusta Health won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Augusta Health has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and 7 more in the past two years.
Is Augusta Health highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Augusta Health score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Augusta Health?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Augusta Health profile..
How does Augusta Health rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Li and his PA saw me several times before deciding on a course of action. Possessing an exceptional bedside manner, he's a great listener and communicator. After talking with me and reviewing back scans, he quickly pinpointed the problem. Together, we decided on surgical treatment. Before and...