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Effingham Health System

Explore care at Effingham Health System in Springfield, GA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

71%

Patient Experience Rating

2% 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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital

6 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

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

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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77%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% higher than the national average

71%

Would definitely recommend

2% lower than the national average

Effingham Health System

National Average

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%60%65%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%84%82%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%81%82%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%86%88%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%51%54%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%70%71%

Effingham Health System

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%56%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

Lily is always on point with scheduling my medication and answering any questions I have. She’s always asking how I’ve been and any changes since my last appointment. She has a lot to handle taking care of all us! Thank You Lily I Appreciate You!!!

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Ross

Dr. Iyer was fantastic — especially after another physician dismissed my concerns just days earlier, which led me to believe my condition wasn’t as serious as it turned out to be. Dr. Iyer very clearly explained the seriousness of the situation while also giving me options. He made sure I was stable...

Apr 16 2025

Review for Dr. Iyer

Christen is very talented in her field. From the first time I met her, she was very thorough and listened to my concerns. We went through all of my medications. She gave me an opportunity to ask questions and did not hurry my visit. I am very comfortable with her. She exceeded all of my...

Apr 15 2025

Review for Dr. Ross

They are the best.

Apr 12 2025

Review for Dr. Ross

Christen has always been pleasant and friendly without being unprofessional.I have never had any conflict or confusion regarding her assistance with my physical health.I leave my visits with a smile not just a return appointment.

Apr 11 2025

Review for Dr. Ross

Location

Effingham Health System

459 GA Highway 119 S, Springfield GA 31329

CallDirections

(912) 754-6451

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Effingham Health System located?

Effingham Health System is located at 459 GA Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA 31329. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Effingham Health System won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Effingham Health System has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Effingham Health System highly rated with patients?

71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Effingham Health System score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 8 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Effingham Health System?

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How does Effingham Health System rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

459 GA Highway 119 S

Springfield, GA 31329

Directions

(912) 754-6451