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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

I was a walkin patient that was sick and coming in with issue. Dr. Easley was able to fit me in when my Dr was fully booked for a few days. He actually listened and didn't just say rest you will recover. He got my blood tested and figured out what was the issue. That meant a lot to me. Its rare to...

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Ensley

The doctor always takes plenty of time, and explains things thoroughly.

Apr 29 2025

Review for Dr. Talarico

Dr Ensley was professional and thorough with a great personality very easy to talk to

Apr 29 2025

Review for Dr. Ensley

This knowledgeable doctor and kind, courteous and caring staff walked a six month journey with me as I healed from an ankle injury. Encouraging and caring. I never hesitate to recommend this practice.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Talarico

Dr. Wilson a was very curious and listened closely to my medical issue. Dr. Wilson and Jennifer did a thorough examination related to my issue and Dr. Wilson prescribed medication to help me.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Wilson

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