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Dale Medical Center

Explore care at Dale Medical Center in Ozark, AL, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

68%

Patient Experience Rating

5% lower than the national average

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

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Respiratory failure following surgery

7 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

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

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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76%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

1% higher than the national average

68%

Would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

Dale Medical Center

National Average

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%57%54%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%76%82%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%86%88%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%72%71%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%71%65%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%81%82%

Dale Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%81%77%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%66%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I saw Dr wassner for the first time today and im very impressed He really caring and take the time to listen to your issures I look forward to having him as my PCP doctor very wise, professional, and a great sense of humor

Belinda Nwodili Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Wessner

Great doctor listens to what I have to say.

Kelsie Apr 04 2025

Review for Dr. Meghani

Was having severe anxiety and panic attacks an he adjusted a med that I've tried in the past that didn't work for me. He put a bandaide on me and he doesn't listen.

Mar 26 2025

Review for Dr. Esin

Dr Tessema is one of the best psychiatrists that I have ever met. He genuinely cares and takes time to listen to each concern that you present to him. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who feels like they are trying to figure out exactly what ailments they have. Mental healthcare is scarce,...

Mar 10 2025

Review for Dr. Tessema

Dr. Meghani is a professional. He is calm, well poised and very knowledgeable about the effects and affects of symptoms and medications. He talks to the patient in a way they can understand and doesn't push them to hurry to reply to questions. You must visit him and see for yourself the kind,...

Lynn Feb 12 2025

Review for Dr. Meghani

Location

Dale Medical Center

126 Hospital Ave, Ozark AL 36360

CallDirections

(334) 774-2601

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dale Medical Center located?

Dale Medical Center is located at 126 Hospital Ave, Ozark, AL 36360. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Dale Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Dale Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Dale Medical Center highly rated with patients?

76% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Dale Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 10 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Dale Medical Center?

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How does Dale Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

126 Hospital Ave

Ozark, AL 36360

Directions

(334) 774-2601